Cyclic sulfamide derivatives and methods of use

ABSTRACT

Compounds of the formula  
                 
 
     provide pharmacological agents which are inhibitors of PTPases, in particular, the compounds of formula I inhibit PTP-1B and TC PTP, and thus may be employed for the treatment of conditions associated with PTPase activity. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed for inhibition of other enzymes with a phosphotyrosine binding region such as the SH2 domain. Accordingly, the compounds of formula I may be employed for prevention or treatment of insulin resistance associated with obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and ischemic diseases of the large and small blood vessels. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed in the treatment, prevention or control of a number of conditions that accompany Type 2 diabetes, including hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, vascular restenosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, adipose cell tumors and carcinomas such as liposarcoma, dyslipidemia, and other disorders where insulin resistance is indicated. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be employed to treat or prevent cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, and diseases involving inflammation and the immune system.

[0001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Applications Nos. 60/369,930 and No. 60/369,779, both filed Apr. 3, 2002.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention provides compounds of the formula

[0003] wherein

[0004] R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, alkynyl, alkylthio, heteroaralkyl, heteroaralkoxy or heteroaryloxy provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; or

[0005] R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, optionally substituted amino, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aralkylthio, aryloxy, arylthio or cycloalkyl provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when

[0006] (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero;

[0007] (ii) X and Y are CH; and

[0008] (iii) Q₂ is oxygen; or

[0009] C—R₁ may be replaced with nitrogen or N→O; or

[0010] R₁ and R₂ combined together with the carbon atoms to which R₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- to 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that R₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0011] R₂ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, aralkoxy, heteroaralkoxy, aralkylthio, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylthio or cycloalkyl; or

[0012] R₂ is —C(O)R₃ wherein

[0013] R₃ is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0014] R₃ is —NR₄R₅ in which R₄ and R₅ are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0015] L₁ is a single bond; or

[0016] L₁ is carbon which combined together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0017] L₁ is CH or nitrogen which taken together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0018] L₁ is CH, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and L₂ is carbon which combined together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0019] L₁ is —CH₂—, oxygen, sulfur or —NR₆— and L₂ is CH which taken together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur wherein

[0020] R₆ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0021] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein

[0022] R₇ is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;

[0023] n is zero or an integer from 1 to 4;

[0024] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein

[0025] R₈ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl;

[0026] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heteroaryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl, acyl or acylamino;

[0027] m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0028] Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that

[0029] (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when

[0030] R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen;

[0031] X and Y are CH;

[0032] L₁ is a single bond located at the 4-position;

[0033] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero;

[0034] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein s is zero;

[0035] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)—O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; and

[0036] Q₂ is oxygen; or

[0037] (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when

[0038] R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen;

[0039] X and Y are CH;

[0040] L₁ is a single bond;

[0041] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero;

[0042] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen and s is 1;

[0043] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; and

[0044] Q₂ is oxygen; or

[0045] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or

[0046] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0047] wherein

[0048] W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or

[0049] W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0050] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0051] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0052] U₁ is —C(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z;

[0053] V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or

[0054] V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that

[0055] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0056] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0057] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0058] wherein

[0059] W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0060] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0061] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0062] U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1;

[0063] V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R₄, and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R₅ provided that

[0064] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0065] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0066] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0067] wherein

[0068] W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0069] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0070] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0071] U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1;

[0072] V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R₄; R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or

[0073] R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b), in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that

[0074] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0075] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero;

[0076] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein

[0077] R is hydrogen, carboxy, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;

[0078] s is zero or an integer from 1 to 3;

[0079] Q₂ is oxygen, sulfur or NR₁₃ wherein

[0080] R₁₃ is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkyl;

[0081] X and Y are independently CH or nitrogen; or

[0082] —X═Y— is sulfur, oxygen or —NR₁₄— wherein

[0083] R₁₄ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heteroaryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl or sulfonyl;

[0084] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0085] The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases), in particular, the compounds of formula I inhibit PTPase-1B (PTP-1B) and T-cell PTPase (TC PTP), and thus may be employed for the treatment of conditions mediated by PTPase activity. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed as inhibitors of other enzymes characterized with a phosphotyrosine binding region such as the SH2 domain. Accordingly, the compounds of formula I may be employed for prevention or treatment of insulin resistance associated with obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and ischemic diseases of the large and small blood vessels. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed in the treatment, prevention or control of a number of conditions that accompany Type 2 diabetes, including hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, vascular restenosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, adipose cell tumors and carcinomas such as liposarcoma, dyslipidemia, and other disorders where insulin resistance is indicated. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be employed to treat or prevent cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, and diseases involving inflammation and the immune system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0086] Listed below are definitions of various terms used to describe the compounds of the instant invention. These definitions apply to the terms as they are used throughout the specification unless they are otherwise limited in specific instances either individually or as part of a larger group.

[0087] The term “optionally substituted alkyl” refers to unsubstituted or substituted straight or branched chain hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 7 carbon atoms. Exemplary unsubstituted alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, isobutyl, pentyl, hexyl, isohexyl, heptyl, 4,4-dimethylpentyl, octyl and the like. Substituted alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, alkyl groups substituted by one or more of the following groups: halo, hydroxy, cycloalkyl, alkanoyl, alkoxy, alkyloxyalkoxy, alkanoyloxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, acylamino, carbamoyl, thiol, alkylthio, alkylthiono, sulfonyl, sulfonamido, sulfamoyl, nitro, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkoxy, guanidino, heterocyclyl including indolyl, imidazolyl, furyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyrrolidyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, piperidyl, morpholinyl and the like.

[0088] The term “lower alkyl” refers to those alkyl groups as described above having 1 to 7, preferably 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0089] The term “halogen” or “halo” refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.

[0090] The term “alkenyl” refers to any of the above alkyl groups having at least 2 carbon atoms and containing a carbon to carbon double bond at the point of attachment. Groups having 2 to 4 carbon atoms are preferred.

[0091] The term “alkynyl” refers to any of the above alkyl groups having at least two carbon atoms and containing a carbon to carbon triple bond at the point of attachment. Groups having 2 to 4 carbon atoms are preferred.

[0092] The term “cycloalkyl” refers to optionally substituted monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic hydrocarbon groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, each of which may be substituted by one or more substituents such as alkyl, halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkanoyl, acylamino, carbamoyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, thiol, alkylthio, nitro, cyano, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, sulfonyl, sulfonamido, sulfamoyl, heterocyclyl and the like.

[0093] Exemplary monocyclic hydrocarbon groups include but are not limited to cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl and cyclohexenyl and the like.

[0094] Exemplary bicyclic hydrocarbon groups include bornyl, indyl, hexahydroindyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, decahydronaphthyl, bicyclo[2.1.1]hexyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptenyl, 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptyl, 2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptyl, bicyclo[2.2.2]octyl and the like.

[0095] Exemplary tricyclic hydrocarbon groups include adamantyl and the like.

[0096] The term “alkoxy” refers to alkyl-O—.

[0097] The term “alkanoyl” refers to alkyl-C(O)—.

[0098] The term “alkanoyloxy” refers to alkyl-C(O)—O—.

[0099] The terms “alkylamino” and “dialkylamino” refer to alkyl-NH— and (alkyl)₂N—, respectively.

[0100] The term “alkanoylamino” refers to alkyl-C(O)—NH—.

[0101] The term “alkylthio” refers to alkyl-S—

[0102] The term “alkylaminothiocarbonyl” refers to alkyl-NHC(S)—.

[0103] The term “trialkylsilyl” refers to (alkyl)₃Si—.

[0104] The term “trialkylsilyloxy” refers to (alkyl)₃SiO—.

[0105] The term “alkylthiono” refers to alkyl-S(O)—.

[0106] The term “alkylsulfonyl” refers to alkyl-S(O)₂—.

[0107] The term “alkoxycarbonyl” refers to alkyl-O—C(O)—.

[0108] The term “alkoxycarbonyloxy” refers to alkyl-O—C(O)O—.

[0109] The term “carboxycarbonyl” refers to HO—C(O)C(O)—.

[0110] The term “carbamoyl” refers to H₂NC(O)—, alkyl-NHC(O)—, (alkyl)₂NC(O)—, aryl-NHC(O)—, alkyl(aryl)-NC(O)—, heteroaryl-NHC(O)—, alkyl(heteroaryl)-NC(O)—, aralkyl-NHC(O)—, alkyl(aralkyl)-NC(O)— and the like.

[0111] The term “sulfamoyl” refers to H₂NS(O)₂—, alkyl-NHS(O)₂—, (alkyl)₂NS(O)₂—, aryl-NHS(O)₂—, alkyl(aryl)-NS(O)₂—, (aryl)₂NS(O)₂—, heteroaryl-NHS(O)₂—, aralkyl-NHS(O)₂—, heteroaralkyl-NHS(O)₂— and the like.

[0112] The term “sulfonamido” refers to alkyl-S(O)₂—NH—, aryl-S(O)₂—NH—, aralkyl-S(O)₂—NH—, heteroaryl-S(O)₂—NH—, heteroaralkyl-S(O)₂—NH—, alkyl-S(O)₂-N(alkyl)-, aryl-S(O)₂—N(alkyl)-, aralkyl-S(O)₂—N(alkyl)-, heteroaryl-S(O)₂—N(alkyl)-, heteroaralkyl-S(O)₂—N(alkyl)- and the like.

[0113] The term “sulfonyl” refers to alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, aralkylsulfonyl, heteroaralkylsulfonyl and the like.

[0114] The term “optionally substituted amino” refers to a primary or secondary amino group which may optionally be substituted by a substituent such as acyl, sulfonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heteroaryloxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, heteroaralkoxycarbonyl, carboxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylaminothiocarbonyl, arylaminothiocarbonyl and the like.

[0115] The term “aryl” refers to monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon groups having 6 to 12 carbon atoms in the ring portion, such as phenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl, biphenyl and diphenyl groups, each of which may optionally be substituted by one to four substituents such as alkyl, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, acyl, alkanoyloxy, optionally substituted amino, thiol, alkylthio, nitro, cyano, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylthiono, sulfonyl, sulfonamido, heterocyclyl and the like.

[0116] The term “monocyclic aryl” refers to optionally substituted phenyl as described under aryl.

[0117] The term “aralkyl” refers to an aryl group bonded directly through an alkyl group, such as benzyl.

[0118] The term “aralkanoyl” refers to aralkyl-C(O)—.

[0119] The term “aralkylthio” refers to aralkyl-S—.

[0120] The term “aralkoxy” refers to an aryl group bonded directly through an alkoxy group.

[0121] The term “arylsulfonyl” refers to aryl-S(O)₂—.

[0122] The term “arylthio” refers to aryl-S—.

[0123] The term “aroyl” refers to aryl-C(O)—.

[0124] The term “aroylamino” refers to aryl-C(O)—NH—.

[0125] The term “aryloxycarbonyl” refers to aryl-O—C(O)—.

[0126] The term “heterocyclyl” or “heterocyclo” refers to an optionally substituted, fully saturated or unsaturated, aromatic or nonaromatic cyclic group, for example, which is a 4- to 7-membered monocyclic, 7- to 12-membered bicyclic, or 10- to 15-membered tricyclic ring system, which has at least one heteroatom in at least one carbon atom-containing ring. Each ring of the heterocyclic group containing a heteroatom may have 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms and sulfur atoms, where the nitrogen and sulfur heteroatoms may also optionally be oxidized. The heterocyclic group may be attached at a heteroatom or a carbon atom.

[0127] Exemplary monocyclic heterocyclic groups include pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, oxetanyl, pyrazolinyl, imidazolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, oxazolyl, oxazolidinyl, isoxazolinyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolyl, isothiazolidinyl, furyl, tetrahydrofuryl, thienyl, oxadiazolyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, 2-oxopiperazinyl, 2-oxopiperidinyl, 2-oxopyrrolodinyl, 2-oxoazepinyl, azepinyl, 4-piperidonyl, pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, morpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl sulfoxide, thiamorpholinyl sulfone, 1,3-dioxolane and tetrahydro-1,1-dioxothienyl, 1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl and the like.

[0128] Exemplary bicyclic heterocyclic groups include indolyl, dihydroidolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazinyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothienyl, benzothiazinyl, quinuclidinyl, quinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzopyranyl, indolizinyl, benzofuryl, chromonyl, coumarinyl, benzopyranyl, benzodiazepinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, indazolyl, pyrrolopyridyl, furopyridinyl (such as furo[2,3-c]pyridinyl, furo[3,2-b]-pyridinyl] or furo[2,3-b]pyridinyl), dihydroisoindolyl, 1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl, dihydroquinazolinyl (such as 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-quinazolinyl), phthalazinyl and the like.

[0129] Exemplary tricyclic heterocyclic groups include carbazolyl, dibenzoazepinyl, dithienoazepinyl, benzindolyl, phenanthrolinyl, acridinyl, phenanthridinyl, phenoxazinyl, phenothiazinyl, xanthenyl, carbolinyl and the like.

[0130] The term “heterocyclyl” includes substituted heterocyclic groups. Substituted heterocyclic groups refer to heterocyclic groups substituted with 1, 2 or 3 of the following:

[0131] (a) alkyl;

[0132] (b) hydroxy (or protected hydroxy);

[0133] (c) halo;

[0134] (d) oxo (i.e.=O);

[0135] (e) optionally substituted amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino;

[0136] (f) alkoxy;

[0137] (g) cycloalkyl;

[0138] (h) carboxy;

[0139] (i) heterocyclooxy;

[0140] (j) alkoxycarbonyl, such as unsubstituted lower alkoxycarbonyl;

[0141] (k) mercapto;

[0142] (l) nitro;

[0143] (m) cyano;

[0144] (n) sulfamoyl or sulfonamido;

[0145] (o) aryl;

[0146] (p) alkylcarbonyloxy;

[0147] (q) arylcarbonyloxy;

[0148] (r) arylthio;

[0149] (s) aryloxy;

[0150] (t) alkylthio;

[0151] (u) formyl;

[0152] (v) carbamoyl;

[0153] (w) aralkyl; or

[0154] (x) aryl substituted with alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, acylamino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or halo.

[0155] The term “heterocyclooxy” denotes a heterocyclic group bonded through an oxygen bridge.

[0156] The term “heteroaryl” refers to an aromatic heterocycle, for example monocyclic or bicyclic aryl, such as pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, indolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothienyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuryl, and the like, optionally substituted by e.g. lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halo.

[0157] The term “heteroarylsulfonyl” refers to heteroaryl-S(O)₂—.

[0158] The term “heteroaroyl” refers to heteroaryl-C(O)—.

[0159] The term “heteroaroylamino” refers to heteroaryl-C(O)NH—.

[0160] The term “heteroaralkyl” refers to a heteroaryl group bonded through an alkyl group.

[0161] The term “heteroaralkanoyl” refers to heteroaralkyl-C(O)—.

[0162] The term “heteroaralkanoylamino” refers to heteroaralkyl-C(O)NH—.

[0163] The term “acyl” refers to alkanoyl, aroyl, heteroaroyl, aralkanoyl, heteroaralkanoyl and the like.

[0164] The term “acylamino” refers to alkanoylamino, aroylamino, heteroaroylamino, aralkanoylamino, heteroaralkanoylamino and the like.

[0165] Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any compound of the present invention refer to salts formed with bases, namely cationic salts such as alkali and alkaline earth metal salts, such as sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, as well as ammonium salts, such as ammonium, trimethylammonium, diethylammonium, and tris(hydroxymethyl)-methyl-ammonium salts, and salts with amino acids.

[0166] Similarly acid addition salts, such as those formed with mineral acids, organic carboxylic acids and organic sulfonic acids e.g. hydrochloric acid, maleic acid and methanesulfonic acid, are possible provided a basic group, such as pyridyl, constitutes part of the structure

[0167] Prodrug derivatives of any compound of the invention are derivatives of said compounds which following administration release the parent compound in vivo via some chemical or physiological process, e.g., a prodrug on being brought to the physiological pH or through enzyme action is converted to the parent compound. Exemplary prodrug derivatives are, e.g., esters of free carboxylic acids and S-acyl and O-acyl derivatives of thiols, alcohols or phenols, wherein acyl has a meaning as defined herein. Preferred are pharmaceutically acceptable ester derivatives convertible by solvolysis under physiological conditions to the parent carboxylic acid, e.g., lower alkyl esters, cycloalkyl esters, lower alkenyl esters, benzyl esters, mono or disubstituted lower alkyl esters such as the ω-(amino, mono- or di-lower alkylamino, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl)-lower alkyl esters, the α-(lower alkanoyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl or di-lower alkylaminocarbonyl)-lower alkyl esters, such as the pivaloyloxymethyl ester, and the like conventionally used in the art.

[0168] The present invention provides cyclic sulfamide derivatives, preferably 1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidine derivatives, of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for preparing such compounds and methods of treating conditions associated with PTPase activity, in particular, PTP-1B and TC PTP activity, by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed in combination with ligands for other enzymes characterized with a phosphotyrosine binding region such as the SH2 domain.

[0169] Preferred are the compounds of formula I wherein

[0170] Q₂ is oxygen;

[0171] X and Y are CH; or

[0172] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0173] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0174] Further preferred are the compounds of the formula

[0175] wherein

[0176] R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, alkylthio, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; or

[0177] R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy or aryloxy provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when

[0178] (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; and

[0179] (ii) X and Y are CH;

[0180] R₂ is hydrogen; or

[0181] R₂is —C(O)R₃ wherein

[0182] R₃ is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0183] R₃ is —NR₄R₅ in which R₄ and R₅ are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0184] L₁ is a single bond; or

[0185] L₁ is carbon which combined together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0186] L₁ is CH or nitrogen which taken together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0187] L₁ is CH, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and L₂ is carbon which combined together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0188] L₁ is —CH₂—, oxygen, sulfur or —NR₆— and L₂ is CH which taken together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur wherein

[0189] R₆ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or achyl provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or

[0190] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein

[0191] R₇ is hydrogen;

[0192] n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0193] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein

[0194] R₈ is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl;

[0195] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl;

[0196] m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0197] Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that

[0198] (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when

[0199] R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen;

[0200] X and Y are CH;

[0201] L₁ is a single bond located at the 4-position;

[0202] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero;

[0203] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein s is zero; and

[0204] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; or

[0205] (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when

[0206] R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen;

[0207] X and Y are CH;

[0208] L₁ is a single bond;

[0209] L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero;

[0210] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen and s is 1; and

[0211] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; or

[0212] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or

[0213] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0214] wherein

[0215] W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or

[0216] W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0217] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0218] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0219] U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z;

[0220] V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or

[0221] V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that

[0222] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0223] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0224] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0225] wherein

[0226] W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0227] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0228] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0229] U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1;

[0230] V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R₄, and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R₅ provided that

[0231] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0232] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0233] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0234] wherein

[0235] W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0236] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅;

[0237] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0238] U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1;

[0239] V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R₄; R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or

[0240] R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b), in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that

[0241] (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0242] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero;

[0243] L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein

[0244] R is hydrogen;

[0245] s is zero or an integer from 1 to 3;

[0246] X and Y are CH, or

[0247] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0248] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0249] Preferred are the compounds of formula IA of the formula

[0250] wherein

[0251] R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy;

[0252] n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0253] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein

[0254] R₈ is hydrogen;

[0255] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl;

[0256] m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0257] Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or

[0258] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein

[0259] R_(4a) and R_(5b) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0260] R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0261] q is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0262] s is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0263] Q₃ is O, S or —NR_(6a)— wherein

[0264] R_(6a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl;

[0265] X and Y are CH; or

[0266] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0267] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0268] Preferred are also the compounds of formula IA of the formula

[0269] wherein

[0270] R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy;

[0271] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein

[0272] R₈ is hydrogen;

[0273] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl;

[0274] m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0275] Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or

[0276] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein

[0277] R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0278] R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0279] q is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0280] s is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0281] Q₃ is O, S or —NR_(6a)— wherein

[0282] R_(6a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl;

[0283] X and Y are CH; or

[0284] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0285] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0286] Preferred are also the compounds of formula IA wherein

[0287] R₂ is hydrogen;

[0288] L₁ is a single bond;

[0289] L₂ is —(CH₂)_(n)— in which n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0290] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0291] Further preferred are the compounds of formula IA of the formula

[0292] wherein

[0293] R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or alkylthio provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when s is zero; or

[0294] R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy or aryloxy provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when

[0295] (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and s is zero; and

[0296] (ii) X and Y are CH;

[0297] n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0298] s is zero or 1;

[0299] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)' or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein

[0300] R₈ is hydrogen;

[0301] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or acyl;

[0302] m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2;

[0303] Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that

[0304] (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when

[0305] R₁ is hydrogen;

[0306] X and Y are CH;

[0307] n is zero;

[0308] s is zero; and

[0309] Z is 13 (CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; or

[0310] (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when

[0311] R₁ is hydrogen;

[0312] X and Y are CH;

[0313] n is zero;

[0314] s is 1;

[0315] Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; or

[0316] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein

[0317] R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0318] R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0319] q is an integer of 1 or 2; or

[0320] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0321] wherein

[0322] W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or

[0323] W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0324] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0325] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0326] U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z;

[0327] V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or

[0328] V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R_(4a) and R_(5a) provided that

[0329] (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0330] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0331] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0332] wherein

[0333] W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0334] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0335] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0336] U₂ is —(CH₂)_(r)— in which p is zero or 1;

[0337] V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a) provided that

[0338] (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0339] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or

[0340] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0341] wherein

[0342] W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or

[0343] R_(3a) is —NR_(4a) R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0344] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0345] U₃ is —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is zero or 1;

[0346] V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R_(4a); R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or

[0347] R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b) in which R_(4c) is as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a) provided that

[0348] (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and

[0349] (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero;

[0350] X and Y are CH; or

[0351] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0352] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0353] Preferred are the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0354] —X═Y— is sulfur;

[0355] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0356] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0357] R₁ is bromide;

[0358] X and Y are CH;

[0359] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0360] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0361] n is zero;

[0362] s is 1;

[0363] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— in which m is zero;

[0364] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein

[0365] R_(4a) and R_(5b) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0366] R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0367] q is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0368] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0369] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0370] n is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0371] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(r)— wherein

[0372] m is zero;

[0373] r is zero or 1;

[0374] Q₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl;

[0375] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0376] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0377] n is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0378] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CH₂)_(r)— wherein

[0379] R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or acyl;

[0380] m is zero;

[0381] r is zero or 1;

[0382] Q₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or

[0383] Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein

[0384] R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0385] R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0386] q is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0387] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0388] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0389] n is an integer of 1 or 2;

[0390] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero;

[0391] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0392] wherein

[0393] W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0394] R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;

[0395] U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is zero;

[0396] V₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl;

[0397] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0398] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0399] n is 1;

[0400] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero;

[0401] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0402] wherein

[0403] W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a), and R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0404] R₁₁ is hydrogen;

[0405] U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero;

[0406] V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a);

[0407] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0408] Preferred are also the compounds of formula ID wherein

[0409] n is 1;

[0410] Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero;

[0411] Q₁ is a radical of the formula

[0412] wherein

[0413] W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a), and R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl;

[0414] R₁ is hydrogen;

[0415] U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero;

[0416] V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b) NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R_(4a); R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxy; or

[0417] R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b) in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R_(4a) and R_(5a);

[0418] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0419] Particular embodiments of the invention are:

[0420] 5-Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0421] N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide;

[0422] [3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-carbamic acid t-butyl ester;

[0423] 5-(4-Aminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0424] N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide;

[0425] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-carbamic acid t-butyl ester;

[0426] 3-Phenyl-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-propionamide;

[0427] 5-(3-Iodo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0428] 5-(3-Nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0429] 5-(3-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0430] N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide;

[0431] 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0432] 5-(4-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0433] N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-butyramide;

[0434] 1-Propyl-3-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-urea;

[0435] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0436] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0437] 2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0438] 5-(2-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0439] 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0440] 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0441] 5-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0442] 1,1-Dioxo-5-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0443] 5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0444] 5-(4-Amino-2-bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0445] N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide;

[0446] N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamide;

[0447] N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-methanesulfonamide;

[0448] 5-(4-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0449] Amino-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid;

[0450] 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide;

[0451] 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide;

[0452] 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{propylcarbamoyl-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methyl}-acetamide;

[0453] b 2-Methanesulfonylamino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide;

[0454] 2-Acetylamino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0455] 2-Acetylamino-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-malonic acid diethyl ester;

[0456] 2-Amino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0457] 2-Acetylamino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester;

[0458] Phenyl-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-acetic acid;

[0459] 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0460] 5-[2-(4-Methyl-thiazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0461] 5-[2-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0462] 5-[2-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0463] 5-[2-(4-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0464] 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-ethyl]-phenyl}-acetamide;

[0465] N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-ethyl]-phenyl}-butyramide;

[0466] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0467] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0468] 3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid;

[0469] 5-[2-(3-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0470] 5-(4-Aminomethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0471] 5-(1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0472] 5-[2-Methyl-1-(3-methyl-butyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0473] 5-(4-Methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0474] 5-(4-Isobutoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0475] {(1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-propyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0476] {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-ethyl-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0477] {[Butylcarbamoyl-(3-phenoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0478] {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0479] {[(2-Bromo-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0480] (Butylcarbamoyl-naphthalen-2-yl-methyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0481] {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-chloro-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0482] {[(3-Benzyloxy-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0483] {((E)-1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-allyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid;

[0484] N-(1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-propyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid;

[0485] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester;

[0486] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-chloro-benzyl ester;

[0487] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-butyl-benzyl ester;

[0488] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester;

[0489] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenethyl-benzyl ester;

[0490] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid biphenyl-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0491] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-difluoromethoxy-benzyl ester;

[0492] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-(carboxy-difluoro-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0493] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenylmethanesulfonyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester;

[0494] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylsulfanyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester;

[0495] 5-[4-(3-Methyl-butylsulfanylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0496] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester;

[0497] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclobutylmethyl ester;

[0498] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclopentylmethyl ester;

[0499] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-pentyl ester;

[0500] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,4,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester;

[0501] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclohexylmethyl ester;

[0502] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 1,2-dimethyl-propyl ester;

[0503] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclopentyl ester;

[0504] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-butyl ester;

[0505] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methylsulfanyl-ethyl ester;

[0506] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-carboxymethylsulfanyl-ethyl ester;

[0507] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-nitro-furan-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0508] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid pyridin-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0509] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester;

[0510] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester;

[0511] (4-{4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-butyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid;

[0512] (4-{3-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-propyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid;

[0513] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0514] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide;

[0515] 5-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0516] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0517] 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0518] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid;

[0519] 5-(4-Benzoyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0520] 5-Naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0521] 5-[4-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0522] 5-[3-(2-Fluoro-phenoxy)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0523] 3-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethoxy}-benzoic acid;

[0524] 1-(3-Methyl-butyl)-6-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-1H-quinolin-2-one;

[0525] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide;

[0526] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (2-thiophen-2-yl-ethyl)-amide;

[0527] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid phenethyl-amide;

[0528] [4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carbonyl]-amino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid;

[0529] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester;

[0530] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester;

[0531] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl-amide;

[0532] 2-Amino-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide;

[0533] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester;

[0534] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0535] 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0536] 5-(4-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0537] 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0538] 5-(4-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0539] 5-Nitro-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0540] 5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0541] 5-(4-Chloro-3-methoxy-5-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0542] 5-(2-Nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0543] 5-(3-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0544] 5-(3-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0545] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenyl-propyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0546] 5-(4-Butoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0547] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0548] 3-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0549] 4-[5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-butyric acid;

[0550] 5-(2-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0551] 5-(4-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0552] 5-(5-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0553] 5-(2-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0554] 2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-isoindole-1,3-dione;

[0555] 2-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-isoindole-1,3-dione;

[0556] 5,5′-[1,4-Phenylenebis(methylene)bis[1,2,5-thiadiazolidine-3-one], 1,1-dioxide;

[0557] N-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-oxalamic acid;

[0558] 5-(3-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0559] 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0560] 5-[5-(4-Nitro-phenyl)-furan-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0561] 5-(4-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0562] 5-(3-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0563] 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0564] 5-(3-Amino-4-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0565] 5-(2-Amino-3-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0566] 5-(3-Amino-2-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0567] 5-(2-Amino-5-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0568] 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide;

[0569] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2-carbonitrile;

[0570] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester;

[0571] 5-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0572] 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0573] 5-(3,5-Dimethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0574] (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester;

[0575] (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester;

[0576] 2-Amino-5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0577] 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0578] 5-(2-Benzyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0579] 5-(2,4-Bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0580] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2,4,6-trifluoro-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0581] 5-(2-Bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0582] 5,5′-[[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,2′-diyl]bis(methylene)bis[1,2,5-Thiadiazolidine-3-one], 1,1-dioxide;

[0583] 5-(4-Ethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0584] 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0585] 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester;

[0586] 1,1-Dioxo-5-[4-(phenethylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0587] 5-(4-Diethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0588] 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid benzyl ester;

[0589] N-Benzyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide;

[0590] 5-(5-Dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0591] N-[2-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl]-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide;

[0592] N-(3-Methyl-butyl)-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide;

[0593] (S)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid;

[0594] (R)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid;

[0595] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid benzyl ester;

[0596] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid;

[0597] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester;

[0598] 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester;

[0599] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl ester;

[0600] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxymethoxy-benzyl ester;

[0601] 5-(5-Aminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0602] 4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-ethyl}-benzoic acid;

[0603] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid isobutyl ester;

[0604] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid benzyl ester;

[0605] N-Isobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide;

[0606] 5-(5-Diethylaminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0607] 4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-benzoic acid;

[0608] 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0609] 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester;

[0610] 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester;

[0611] 5-(4-Ethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0612] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0613] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxymethyl-benzyl ester;

[0614] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid phenethyl ester;

[0615] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenylamino-ethyl ester;

[0616] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl ester;

[0617] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl ester;

[0618] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester;

[0619] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-propyl ester;

[0620] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,2,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester;

[0621] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester;

[0622] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-5-benzoyloxy-2-oxo-hexahydro-cyclopenta[b]furan-4-ylmethyl ester;

[0623] 6-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid;

[0624] 5-{5-[(3-Methyl-butylamino)-methyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl}-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0625] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-methyl-4-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0626] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-chloro-4-methyl-benzyl ester;

[0627] 5-[5-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0628] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-ethoxycarbonyl-pentyl ester;

[0629] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl ester;

[0630] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-m-tolyl-ethyl ester;

[0631] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl ester;

[0632] (R)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester;

[0633] 5-[4-(Benzylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0634] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methyl-benzyl ester;

[0635] 4-Methyl-6-{[5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid;

[0636] 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid [4-(methoxycarbonyl)-phenyl]methyl ester;

[0637] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-propyl ester;

[0638] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenoxy-propyl ester;

[0639] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester;

[0640] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester;

[0641] 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl ester;

[0642] 5-[5-(3-Methyl-butyryl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0643] 3-[[[4-[(1,1,4-Trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]benzoyl]-oxy]methyl]benzoic acid;

[0644] 5-[4-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0645] 5-{4-[(2,2-Dimethyl-propylamino)-methyl]-benzyl}-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0646] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-1-ylmethyl ester;

[0647] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0648] (4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-ethyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid;

[0649] 5-[5-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0650] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid;

[0651] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0652] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-(carboxymethyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester;

[0653] 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid;

[0654] 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0655] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid biphenyl-4-ylmethyl ester;

[0656] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-acetylamino-benzyl ester;

[0657] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-benzyl-benzyl ester;

[0658] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-benzyl ester;

[0659] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0660] Glycine, N-(aminosulfonyl)-N-[[4-[[(2-phenylethyl)thio]methyl]phenyl]methyl]-, methyl ester;

[0661] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-carboxymethyl-benzyl ester;

[0662] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0663] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester;

[0664] 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl ester;

[0665] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl ester;

[0666] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-methyl-2-nitro-benzyl ester;

[0667] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid o-tolyl ester;

[0668] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-(carboxymethyl-methyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester;

[0669] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid phenyl ester

[0670] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-isobutylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0671] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0672] N,N-Diisobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide;

[0673] {4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-acetic acid;

[0674] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-2-yl ester;

[0675] 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester;

[0676] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-carbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0677] 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazine-1-carbonyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0678] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-(3-phenyl-propionyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0679] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-benzylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester;

[0680] 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0681] 5-(2,4-Diamino-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0682] 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid methyl ester;

[0683] 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid;

[0684] 5-(4-Aminomethyl-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0685] [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester;

[0686] [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid;

[0687] 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one potassium salt;

[0688] N-Benzyl-2-[3-methyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenoxy]-acetamide;

[0689] 3-[3-Hydroxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione;

[0690] 5-(4-Iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one;

[0691] (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid benzyl ester;

[0692] (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid;

[0693] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide;

[0694] (S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-N-{(S)-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-propionamide;

[0695] [4-(2-{(S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionylamino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid;

[0696] 2-[4-(2-Benzoylamino-2-{1-carbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethylcarbamoyl}-ethyl)-phenoxy]-malonic acid;

[0697] (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0698] (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0699] (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0700] (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0701] (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(3,3-diphenyl-propyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide;

[0702] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-[(S)-2-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-ethyl]-3-phenyl-propionamide;

[0703] (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-3-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-propionamide;

[0704] (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-pentyl-propionamide; and

[0705] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide;

[0706] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.

[0707] The compounds of the invention depending on the nature of the substituents, may possess one or more asymmetric centers. The resulting diastereoisomers, enantiomers and geometric isomers are encompassed by the instant invention.

[0708] Compounds of formula I may be prepared by cyclizing compounds of the formula

[0709] wherein Pg is an appropriate N-protecting group such as 4-methoxybenzyl, 2,4-dimethoxybenzyl or 2-trimethylsilylethyl, and R₁₅ is hydrogen to afford compounds of the formula

[0710] wherein Pg has a meaning as defined herein above, by treatment with a coupling agent such as diisopropyl carbodiimide (DIC) or 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDCI) in the presence a base such as triethylamine (TEA) or N-methyl-morpholine (NMM) in an organic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran (THF), N,N-dimethyl-formamide (DMF) or dichoromethane (CH₂Cl₂). The reaction may be carried out in the presence of an additive such as of hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt).

[0711] Compounds of formula II wherein R₁₅ is an alkyl group such as methyl, ethyl or t-butyl and the like may be obtained analogously to a literature procedure described by Ducry et. al. Helvetica Chimica. Acta 1999, 82, 2432-47.

[0712] Compounds of formula II wherein R₁₅ is an alkyl group as defined herein above may be converted to compounds of formula II wherein R₁₅ is hydrogen according to methods well known in the art, e.g. compounds of formula II in which R₁₅ is methyl or ethyl can be treated with an aqueous base such as sodium or potassium hydroxide in an organic solvent such as THF, 1,4-dioxane, methanol (MeOH) or ethanol (EtOH) to afford compounds of formula II wherein R₁₅ is hydrogen, or compounds of formula II in which R₁₅ is t-butyl may be treated with an acid such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) or trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in an organic solvent such as CH₂Cl₂ or ethyl acetate (EtOAc) to afford compounds of formula II wherein R₁₅ is hydrogen.

[0713] Compounds of formula III wherein Pg has a meaning as defined herein may then be condensed with a variety of alcohols of the formula

[0714] wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is an integer of 1 to 3; L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ respectively, under Mitsunobu conditions, e.g., in the presence of reagents such as triphenylphosphine and diethyl azodicarboxylate in an organic solvent such as THF to form compounds of the formula

[0715] wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is an integer of 1 to 3; Pg, L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively.

[0716] Alternatively, compounds of formula V wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is an integer of 1 to 3; Pg, L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, may be obtained by condensing a compound of formula III wherein Pg has a meaning as defined herein with an alkylating agent of the formula

[0717] wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is an integer of 1 to 3; Lg₁ represents a leaving group, such as chloride, bromide, iodide, methanesulfonate or trifluoromethanesulfonate; L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, in the presence of a base such as 1,8-diazabicyclo[5,4,0]-undec-7-ene (DBU) in an inert solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, THF or DMF to afford compounds of formula V.

[0718] Compounds of formula III wherein Pg has a meaning as defined herein may also be coupled with a variety of boronic acids of the formula

[0719] wherein L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, in the presence of a copper catalyst such as copper(II) acetate and a base such as cesium(II) carbonate (Ce₂CO₃) or TEA in an organic solvent such as THF, 1,4-dioxane or CH₂Cl₂ to afford compounds of the formula V wherein wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; Pg, L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ respectively.

[0720] Alternatively, compounds of formula V wherein L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; Pg, L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, may be obtained by reacting a compound of formula III wherein Pg has a meaning as defined herein with a compound of the formula

[0721] wherein Lg₂ represents a leaving group such as halide or trifluoromethanesulfonate, preferably fluoride or chloride; L₁, L₂, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, using conditions well know in the art or using methods described herein or modifications thereof, e.g., a compound of formula III may be first treated with a base such as Ce₂CO₃, or sodium, lithium or potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide in an inert organic solvent such as THF or 1,4-dioxane followed by reaction with a compound of formula VIb at a temperature ranging from room temperature (RT) to 110° C.

[0722] Compounds of formula V wherein Pg, L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, may be converted to compounds of the formula

[0723] by removal of the N-protecting group according to methods well known in the art, e.g. in particular when Pg is 4-methoxybenzyl or 2,4-dimethoxybenzyl group using hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst such as palladium on carbon in a polar organic solvent such as MeOH or EtOAc, or by treatment with an acid such as TFA in an organic solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, preferably in the presence of an additive such as t-butyldimethylsilyl or triethylsilane, or in particular when Pg is 2-trimethylsilylethyl group using a fluoride reagent such as tetra-n-butylammoniumfluoride in an organic solvent such as THF or 1,4-dioxane.

[0724] In addition, compounds of formula I′ wherein L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, may be prepared by condensing compounds of the formula

[0725] wherein R₁₅ is an alkyl group as defined herein; and L₁, L₂, L₃, X, Y, R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ have meanings as defined for formula I′, with a sulfamoyl chloride analog of the formula

CIS(O)₂NHR₁₆   (VIII)

[0726] wherein R₁₆ is hydrogen or alkoxycarbonyl such as t-butoxycarbonyl or 2-trimethylsilyl-ethoxycarbonyl, in the presence of a base such as TEA or NMM in an organic solvent such as acetonitrile (MeCN), CH₂Cl₂ or THF to form compounds of the formula

[0727] wherein R₁₅, R₁₆, L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively.

[0728] Compounds of formula VIII wherein R₁₆ is alkoxycarbonyl may be obtained by reacting chlorosulfonyl isocyanate with the appropriate alcohol in an organic solvent such as MeCN, CH₂Cl₂ or THF.

[0729] Compounds of formula VII may be prepared using methods well known in the art or according to methods described herein or modifications thereof, e.g., according to the method described by Fukuyama et. al., Tet. Lett. 1997, 38 (33), 5831-34; or by reacting amines of the formula

[0730] wherein L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, with an acetate of the formula

Lg₁-CH₂—C(O)—O—R₁₅   (XI)

[0731] wherein Lg₁ and R₁₅ have meanings as defined herein, in the presence of a base such as TEA or NMM in an inert solvent such as THF or 1,4-dioxane.

[0732] Amines of formula X may be obtained according to methods well known in the art, e.g, as described in PCT Patent Application Publications WO/9946236, WO/9946244, WO/9946268, WO/0119830, WO/0119831, WO/0204458 and WO/0204459, or using methods described herein in the Examples, or modifications thereof.

[0733] Compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₅, L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively; and R₁₆ is alkoxycarbonyl, may be converted to compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₆ is hydrogen according to methods known in the art, or using methods described herein, or modifications thereof, e.g., compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₆ is t-butoxycarbonyl may be treated with an acid such as TFA, neat or in an organic solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, or compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₆ is 2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl may be treated with a fluoride reagent such as tetra-n-butylammoniumfluoride in an organic solvent such as THF or 1,4-dioxane to afford compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₆ is hydrogen.

[0734] Alternatively, compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₅, L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively; and R₁₆ is hydrogen, may be obtained by first condensing amines of formula X with sulfamide in an aqueous solution and in the presence of a base such as sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) at an elevated temperature, preferably at the boiling point of the solution, to afford compounds of the formula

[0735] wherein L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively. Compound of formula XII may then be converted to compound of formula IX in which R₁₆ is hydrogen by the reaction with acetates of formula XI in the presence of a base such as sodium hydride in an inert solvent such as THF or DMF.

[0736] Compounds of formula IX wherein R₁₅, R₁₆, L₁, L₂, L₃, X and Y have meanings as defined herein; and R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ represent R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁ as defined herein; or R₁′, R₂′, Z′ and Q₁′ are groups convertible to R₁, R₂, Z and Q₁, respectively, can be cyclized to form compounds of formula I′ using methods and conditions well known in the art, or as illustrated herein in the Examples, or modifications thereof.

[0737] In a particular embodiment of the invention, compounds of formula I may be prepared as illustrated in Scheme I.

[0738] Compounds of formula XIII wherein R₁, R₂ and L₃ have meanings as defined herein, may be reacted with alcohols of the formula Pg-OH wherein Pg is a N-protecting group as defined herein, under Mitsunobu conditions, e.g., in the presence of triphenylphoshine and diethyl azodicarboxylate and an organic solvent such as THF, to afford compounds of formula XIV. Alternatively, compounds of formula XIII may be converted to compounds of formula XIV by treatment with an alkylating agent of the formula Pg-Lg₁ in which Pg and Lg₁ have meanings as defined herein, in the presence of a base such as DBU in an inert solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, THF or DMF. The subsequent reaction between compounds of formula XIV and the organozinc reagent XV may be carried out in the presence of palladium(O) catalyst such as tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(O) acetate and a phosphine ligand such as tritolylphosphine in an organic solvent such as DMF to form compounds of formula XVI. Compounds of formula XVI may be treated with an acid such as TFA to remove the t-butoxycarbonyl protecting group. The resulting amines, or acid addition salts thereof, are then reacted with a N-derivatizing agent, such as an activated derivative of a carboxylic acid, a chloroformate, an isocyanate or a sulfonyl chloride, in the presence of a base such as TEA, diisopropylethylamine or NMM in an inert solvent such as MeCN, CH₂Cl₂, DMF or THF to obtain compounds of formula XVII wherein R₁₇ is —C(O)R_(5b), —C(O)OR_(5b), —C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —S(O)₂R_(5b), respectively, and R_(4c) and R_(5b) have meanings as defined herein. The benzyl ester may then be removed, e.g., by catalytic hydrogenation, to afford carboxylic acids of formula XVIII. Coupling of an activated derivative of a carboxylic acid of formula XVIII with amines of the formula HNR_(4a)R_(5a) yields amides of formula XIX wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) have meanings as defined herein. Finally, treatment with TFA affords compounds of formula I″.

[0739] In the processes cited herein, activated derivatives of carboxylic acids, e.g., those of formula XVIII, include acid chlorides, bromides and fluorides, mixed anhydrides, lower alkyl esters, and activated esters thereof, and adducts formed with coupling agents such as EDCI, DIC, O-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-1-pyridyl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate and the like. Mixed anhydrides are preferably such from pivalic acid, or lower alkyl hemiesters of carbonic acids, such as ethyl or isobutyl analogs. Activated esters include, for example, succinimido, phthalimido or 4-nitrophenyl esters. The reaction of an activated derivative of a carboxylic acid, e.g., those of formula XVIII, with an amine may be carried out in the presence of a base such as TEA, diisopropylethylamine or NMM in an inert solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, DMF or THF. Carboxylic acids, e.g. those of formula XVIII, can be converted to their activated derivatives using methods described herein or modifications thereof or using methods well known in the art.

[0740] In another embodiment of the invention, compounds of formula I may be prepared as illustrated in Scheme II.

[0741] Yet in another embodiment of the invention, compounds of formula I may be prepared as illustrated in Scheme III.

[0742] Compounds of formula XXII may be converted to compounds of formula XXIII by the treatment with a brominating agent, e.g., dibromo isocyanuric acid, in an organic solvent such as THF or 1,4-dioxane. Compounds of formula XXIII may then be reacted with an alcohol of the formula Pg-OH wherein Pg is a suitable N-protecting group as defined herein, under Mitsunobu conditions, e.g., in the presence of triphenylphoshine and diethyl azodicarboxylate in an organic solvent such as THF to afford compounds of formula XXIV. Alternatively, compounds of formula XXIII may be converted to compounds of formula XXIV by treatment with an alkylating agent of the formula Pg-Lg₁ in which Pg has meanings as defined herein and Lg₁ represents a leaving group such as defined herein, in the presence of a base such as DBU in an inert solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, THF or DMF. The subsequent reaction with carbon monoxide gas (CO) in the presence of a palladium catalyst such as bis(triphenylphoshine)palladium(II) chloride and a base such as NaHCO₃ in an organic solvent such as DMF, followed by treatment with a reducing agent such as sodium borohydride, or sodium cyanoborohydride in an inert solvent such as THF affords alcohols of formula XXV. Compounds of formula XXV may be converted to compounds of formula XXVI wherein Lg′ represents a leaving group as defined herein for Lg₁ using methods well known in the art. Compounds of formula XXVI may be reacted with thiols of the formula Q₁-(CH₂)_(r)—SH wherein r is, e.g., zero or 1, and Q₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl, in the presence of base such as Ce₂CO₃ in an organic solvent such as DMF. The resulting sulfides may then be deprotected by treatment with acid such as TFA to afford compounds of formula I″″.

[0743] In starting compounds and intermediates which are converted to the compounds of the invention in a manner described herein, functional groups present, such as amino, thiol, carboxyl, and hydroxy groups, are optionally protected by conventional protecting groups that are common in preparative organic chemistry. Protected amino, thiol, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups are those that can be converted under mild conditions into free amino thiol, carboxyl and hydroxyl groups without the molecular framework being destroyed or other undesired side reactions taking place.

[0744] The purpose of introducing protecting groups is to protect the functional groups from undesired reactions with reaction components under the conditions used for carrying out a desired chemical transformation. The need and choice of protecting groups for a particular reaction is known to those skilled in the art and depends on the nature of the functional group to be protected (hydroxyl group, amino group, etc.), the structure and stability of the molecule of which the substituent is a part and the reaction conditions.

[0745] Well known protecting groups that meet these conditions and their introduction and removal are described, for example, in McOmie, “Protective Groups in Organic Chemistry”, Plenum Press, London, New York (1973); and Greene and Wuts, “Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis”, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York (1999).

[0746] The above mentioned reactions are carried out according to standard methods, in the presence or absence of diluent, preferably such as are inert to the reagents and are solvents thereof, of catalysts, condensing or said other agents respectively and/or inert atmospheres, at low temperatures, room temperature or elevated temperatures (preferably at or near the boiling point of the solvents used), and at atmospheric or super-atmospheric pressure. The preferred solvents, catalysts and reaction conditions are set forth in the appended illustrative Examples.

[0747] The invention further includes any variant of the present processes, in which an intermediate product obtainable at any stage thereof is used as starting material and the remaining steps are carried out, or in which the starting materials are formed in situ under the reaction conditions, or in which the reaction components are used in the form of their salts or optically pure antipodes.

[0748] Compounds of the invention and intermediates can also be converted into each other according to methods generally known per se.

[0749] The invention also relates to any novel starting materials, intermediates and processes for their manufacture.

[0750] Depending on the choice of starting materials and methods, the new compounds may be in the form of one of the possible isomers or mixtures thereof, for example, as substantially pure geometric (cis or trans) isomers, optical isomers (antipodes), racemates, or mixtures thereof. The aforesaid possible isomers or mixtures thereof are within the purview of this invention.

[0751] Any resulting mixtures of isomers can be separated on the basis of the physico-chemical differences of the constituents, into the pure geometric or optical isomers, diastereoisomers, racemates, for example by chromatography and/or fractional crystallization.

[0752] Any resulting racemates of final products or intermediates can be resolved into the optical antipodes by known methods, e.g. by separation of the diastereoisomeric salts thereof, obtained with an optically active acid or base, and liberating the optically active acidic or basic compound. The carboxylic acid intermediates can thus be resolved into their optical antipodes e.g. by fractional crystallization of d- or I-(alpha-methylbenzylamine, cinchonidine, cinchonine, quinine, quinidine, ephedrine, dehydroabietylamine, brucine or strychnine)-salts. Racemic products can also be resolved by chiral chromatography, e.g. high pressure liquid chromatography using a chiral adsorbent.

[0753] Finally, compounds of the invention are either obtained in the free form, as a salt thereof if salt forming groups are present or as prodrug derivatives thereof.

[0754] Compounds of the instant invention which contain acidic groups, in particular, the NH group of the 1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one moiety, may be converted into salts with pharmaceutically acceptable bases. Such salts include alkali metal salts like sodium. lithium and potassium salts, alkaline earth metal salts like calcium and magnesium salts, ammonium salts with organic bases, e.g., trimethylamine salts, diethylamine salts, tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine salts, dicyclohexylamine salts and N-methyl-D-glucamine salts, salts with amino acids like arginine, lysine, and the like. Salts may be formed using conventional methods, advantageously in the presence of an ethereal or alcoholic solvent, such as a lower alkanol. From the solutions of the latter, the salts may be precipitated with ethers, e.g. diethyl ether. Resulting salts may be converted into the free compounds by treatment with acids. These or other salts can also be used for purification of the compounds obtained.

[0755] Compounds of the invention having basic groups can be converted into acid addition salts, especially pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These are formed, for example, with inorganic acids, such as mineral acids, for example sulfuric acid, a phosphoric or hydrohalic acid, or with organic carboxylic acids, such as (C₁-C₄)-alkanecarboxylic acids which, for example, are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, for example acetic acid, such as saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, for example oxalic, succinic, maleic or fumaric acid, such as hydroxycarboxylic acids, for example glycolic, lactic, malic, tartaric or citric acid, such as amino acids, for example aspartic or glutamic acid, or with organic sulfonic acids, such as (C₁-C₄)-alkylsulfonic acids (for example methanesulfonic acid) or arylsulfonic acids which are unsubstituted or substituted (for example by halogen). Preferred are salts formed with hydrochloric acid, methanesulfonic acid and maleic acid.

[0756] In view of the close relationship between the free compounds, the prodrug derivatives and the compounds in the form of their salts, whenever a compound is referred to in this context, a prodrug derivative and a corresponding salt is also intended, provided such is possible or appropriate under the circumstances.

[0757] The compounds, including their salts, can also be obtained in the form of their hydrates, or include other solvents used for their crystallization.

[0758] The pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention are those suitable for enteral, such as oral or rectal, transdermal and parenteral administration to mammals, including man, to inhibit protein tyrosine phosphatases, and for the treatment of conditions associated with PTPase activity, in particular, PTP-1B and TC PTP activity. Such conditions include insulin resistance associated with obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and ischemic diseases of the large and small blood vessels. The compounds of the present invention may also be employed in the treatment, prevention or control of a number of conditions that accompany Type 2 diabetes, including hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, vascular restenosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, adipose cell tumors and carcinomas such as liposarcoma, dyslipidemia, and other disorders where insulin resistance is indicated. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be employed to treat or prevent cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, and diseases involving inflammation and the immune system. The said pharmaceutical compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmacologically active compound of the instant invention, alone or in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

[0759] The pharmacologically active compounds of the invention are useful in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount thereof in conjunction or admixture with excipients or carriers suitable for either enteral or parenteral application. Preferred are tablets and gelatin capsules comprising the active ingredient together with a) diluents, e.g. lactose, dextrose, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose and/or glycine; b) lubricants, e.g. silica, talcum, stearic acid, its magnesium or calcium salt and/or polyethyleneglycol; for tablets also c) binders e.g. magnesium aluminum silicate, starch paste, gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and or polyvinylpyrrolidone; if desired d) disintegrants, e.g. starches, agar, alginic acid or its sodium salt, or effervescent mixtures; and/or e) absorbants, colorants, flavors and sweeteners. Injectable compositions are preferably aqueous isotonic solutions or suspensions, and suppositories are advantageously prepared from fatty emulsions or suspensions. Said compositions may be sterilized and/or contain adjuvants, such as preserving, stabilizing, wetting or emulsifying agents, solution promoters, salts for regulating the osmotic pressure and/or buffers. In addition, they may also contain other therapeutically valuable substances. Said compositions are prepared according to conventional mixing, granulating or coating methods, respectively, and contain about 0.1 to75%, preferably about 1 to 50%, of the active ingredient.

[0760] Suitable formulations for transdermal application include a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention with carrier. Advantageous carriers include absorbable pharmacologically acceptable solvents to assist passage through the skin of the host. Characteristically, transdermal devices are in the form of a bandage comprising a backing member, a reservoir containing the compound optionally with carriers, optionally a rate controlling barrier to deliver the compound of the skin of the host at a controlled and predetermined rate over a prolonged period of time, and means to secure the device to the skin.

[0761] The pharmaceutical formulations contain a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention as defined above, either alone or in a combination with another therapeutic agent, e.g., each at an effective therapeutic dose as reported in the art. Such therapeutic agents include insulin; insulin derivatives and mimetics; insulin secretagogues such as the sulfonylureas, e.g., Glipizide and Amaryl; insulinotropic sulfonylurea receptor ligands such as meglitinides, e.g., nateglinide and repaglinide; peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARα and/or PPARγ) ligands; biguanides such as metformin; aldose reductase inhibitors; alpha-glucosidase inhibitors such as acarbose; glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors; GLP-1 (glucagon like peptide-1); GLP-1 analogs such as Exendin-4; GLP-1 mimetics; and DPP-IV inhibitors. Thus, the methods of treatment or prevention described herein may further include administering to mammals a second anti-diabetic compound in an amount effective to treat or prevent diabetes. Similarly, the methods of treatment of diabetes may include the administration of a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor, particularly, a 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor such as lovastatin, pitavastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, cerivastatin, mevastatin, velostatin, fluvastatin, dalvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and rivastatin; a squalene synthase inhibitor; or FXR (farnesoid X receptor) and LXR (liver X receptor) ligands; cholestyramine; fibrates; nicotinic acid; and aspirin in an amount effective to improve the lipid profile. The combination of a cholesterol lowering agent, anti-hypertensive agent or anti-obesity agent with a PTPase inhibitor, in particular a PTP-1B inhibitor, may be beneficial in the treatment or prevention of atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity and other conditions that often are associated with Type 2 diabetes. A compound of the present invention may be administered either simultaneously, before or after the other active ingredient, either separately by the same or different route of administration or together in the same pharmaceutical formulation.

[0762] A unit dosage for a mammal of about 50 to 70 kg may contain between about 1 mg and 1000 mg, advantageously between about 5 mg to 500 mg of the active ingredient. The therapeutically effective dosage of a compound of formula I is dependent on the species of warm-blooded animal (mammal), the body weight, age and individual condition, on the form of administration, and on the compound involved.

[0763] The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of PTPases, in particular PTP-1B and TC PTP, and thus may be employed for the treatment of conditions associated with PTPase activity, in particular with PTP-1B and TC PTP activity, as described herein, e.g. insulin resistance associated with obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and ischemic diseases of the large and small blood vessels, and conditions that accompany Type 2 diabetes, including hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, vascular restenosis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, adipose cell tumors and carcinomas such as liposarcoma, dyslipidemia, and other disorders where insulin resistance is a component. In addition, the compounds of this invention may be employed to treat or prevent cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, and diseases involving inflammation and the immune system.

[0764] The above-cited properties are demonstrable in vitro and in vivo tests, using advantageously mammals, e.g. mice, rats, dogs, monkeys or isolated organs, tissues and preparations thereof. Said compounds can be applied in vitro in the form of solutions, e.g. preferably aqueous solutions, and in vivo either enterally, parenterally, advantageously intravenously, e.g. as a suspension or in aqueous solution. The dosage in vitro may range between about 10⁻³ molar and 10⁻⁹ molar concentrations. A therapeutically effective amount in vivo may range depending on the route of administration, between about 1 and 500 mg/kg, preferably between about 5 and 100 mg/kg.

[0765] The activity of a compound according to the invention may be assessed by the following methods or by following methods well described in the art.

[0766] For example, the PTP-1B inhibitory activity in vitro may be determined as follows:

[0767] Assessment of human PTP-1B (hPTP-1B) activity in the presence of various agents is determined by measuring the amount of inorganic phosphate released from a phosphopeptide substrate using a 96-well microtiter plate format. The assay (100 μL) is performed in an assay buffer comprised of 50 mM TRIS (pH 7.5), 50 mM NaCl, 3 mM DTT at ambient temperature. The assay is typically performed in the presence of 0.4% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). However, concentrations as high as 10% are used with certain poorly soluble compounds. A typical reaction is initiated by the addition of 0.4 pmoles of hPTP-1B (amino acids 1-411) to wells containing assay buffer, 3 nmoles of the synthetic phosphopeptide substrate (GNGDpYMPMSPKS), and the test compound. After 10 min, 180 μL malachite green reagent (0.88 mM malachite green, 8.2 mM ammonium molybdate, aqueous 1N HCl, and 0.01% Triton X-100) is added to terminate the reaction. Inorganic phosphate, a product of the enzyme reaction, is quantitiated after 15 min as the green color resulting from complexing with the Malichite reagent and is determined as an A₆₂₀ using a Molecular Devices (Sunnyvale, Calif.) SpectraMAX Plus spectrophotometer. Test compounds are solubilized in 100% DMSO (Sigma, D-8779) and diluted in DMSO. Activity is defined as the net change in absorbance resulting from the activity of the uninhibited hPTP-1B_([1-411]) minus that of a tube with acid-inactivated hPTP-1B[_(1-411]).

[0768] The hPTP-1B_([1-411]) is cloned by PCR from a human hippocampal cDNA library (Clonetech) and inserted into a pET 19-b vector (Novagen) at the Nco1 restriction site. E. coli strain BL21 (DE3) is transformed with this clone and stored as a stock culture in 20% glycerol at −80° C. For enzyme production, a stock culture is inoculated into Lb/Amp and grown at 37° C. Expression of PTP-1B is initiated by induction with 1 mM IPTG after the culture had reached an OD₆₀₀=0.6. After 4 h, the bacterial pellet is collected by centrifugation. Cells are resuspended in 70 mL lysis buffer (50 mM Tris, 100 mM NaCl, 5 mM DTT, 0.1% Triton X-100, pH7.6), incubated on ice for 30 min then sonicated (4×10 sec bursts at full power). The lysate is centrifuged at 100,000×g for 60 min and the supernatant is buffer exchanged and purified on a cation exchange POROS 20SP column followed by an anion exchange Source 30Q (Pharmacia) column, using linear NaCl gradient elutions. Enzyme is pooled, adjusted to 1 mg/mL and frozen at −80° C.

[0769] Competitive binding to the active site of the enzyme can be determined as follows:

[0770] Ligand binding is detected by acquiring ¹H-¹⁵N HSQC spectra on 250 μL of 0.15 mM PTP-1B_([1-298]) in the presence and absence of added compound (1-2 mM). The binding is determined by the observation of ¹⁵N- or ¹ H-amide chemical shift changes in two dimensional HSQC spectra upon the addition of a compound to ¹⁵N-label protein. Because of the ¹⁵N spectral editing, no signal from the ligand is observed, only protein signals. Thus, binding can be detected at high compound concentrations. Compounds which caused a pattern of chemical shift changes similar to the changes seen with known active site binders are considered positive.

[0771] All proteins are expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3) containing plasmids constructed using pET19b vectors (Novagen). Uniformly ¹⁵N-labeled PTP-1B₁₋₂₉₈ is produced by growth of bacteria on minimal media containing ¹⁵N-labeled ammonium chloride. All purification steps are performed at 4° C. Cells (˜15 g) are thawed briefly at 37° C. and resuspended in 50 mL of lysis buffer containing 50 mM Tris-HCl, 150 mM NaCl, 5 mM DTT, pH 8.0 containing one tablet of Complete (EDTA-free) protease cocktail (Boehringer Mannheim), 100 μM PMSF and 100 μg/mL DNase I. The cells are lysed by sonication. The pellet is collected at 35,000×g, resuspended in 25 mL of lysis buffer using a Polytron and collected as before. The two supernatants are combined and centrifuged for 30 min at 100,000×g. Diafiltration using a 10 kD MWCO membrane is used to buffer exchange the protein and reduce the NaCl concentration prior to cation exchange chromatography. Diafiltration buffer contained 50 mM MES, 75 mM NaCl, 5 mM DTT, pH 6.5. Soluble supernatant is then loaded onto a POROS 20 SP (1×10 cm) column equilibrated with cation exchange buffer (50 mM MES and 75 mM NaCl, pH 6.5) at a rate of 20 mL/min. Protein is eluted from the column using a linear salt gradient (75-500 mM NaCl in 25 CV). Fractions containing PTP-1B's are identified and pooled according to SDS-PAGE analyses. PTP-1B₁₋₂₉₈ is further purified by anion exchange chromatography using a POROS 20 HQ column (1×10 cm). The pool from cation exchange chromatography is concentrated and buffer exchanged in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5 containing 75 mM NaCl and 5 mM DTT. Protein is loaded onto column at 20 mL/min and eluted using a linear NaCl gradient (75-500 mM in 25 CV). Final purification is performed using Sephacryl S-100 HR (Pharmacia)(50 mM HEPES, 100 mM NaCl, 3 mM DTT, pH 7.5 ). The NMR samples are composed of uniformly ¹⁵N-labeled PTP-1B₁₋₂₉₈ (0.15 mM) and inhibitor (1-2 mM) in a 10% D₂O/90% H₂O Bis-Tris-d₁₉ buffer (50 mM, pH=6.5) solution containing NaCl (50 mM), DL-1, 4-Dithiothreitol-d₁₀ (5 mM) and Sodium azide (0.02%).

[0772] The ¹H-¹⁵N HSQC NMR spectra are recorded at 20° C., on Bruker DRX500 or DMX600 NMR spectrometers. In all NMR experiments, pulsed field gradients are applied to afford the suppression of solvent signal. Quadrature detection in the indirectly detected dimensions is accomplished by using the States-TPPI method. The data are processed using Bruker software and analyzed using NMRCompass software (MSI) on Silicon Graphics computers.

[0773] The TC PTP activity may be measured, e.g., according to a method described by Peters et. al. J. Biol. Chem, 2000, 275, 18201-09.

[0774] The glucose and insulin lowering activity in vivo may be evaluated as follows:

[0775] Adult male C57BL ob/ob mice (Jackson Lab, Bar Harbor, Md.) at the age of 11 weeks are housed six per cage in a reversed light cycle room (light on from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and given access to Purina rodent chow and water ad libitum. On day 1 tail blood samples are taken at 8:00 am and plasma glucose levels are determined. The animals are randomly assigned to the control and compound groups. The means of plasma glucose values of the groups are matched. Animals are then orally dosed with vehicle (0.5% carboxymethyl-cellulose with 0.2% Tween-80) or compounds (at 30 mg/kg) in vehicle. The mice are dosed daily for a total of 3 days. On day 4 basal blood samples are taken. The plasma samples are analyzed for glucose concentrations using a YSI2700 Dual Channel Biochemistry Analyzer (Yellow Springs Instrument Co., Yellow Springs, Ohio) and insulin concentrations using an ELISA assay.

[0776] The following Examples are intended to illustrate the invention and are not to be construed as being limitations thereon. Temperatures are given in degrees Centrigrade (° C.). If not mentioned otherwise, all evaporations are performed under reduced pressure, preferably between about 15 and 100 mmHg (=20-133 mbar). The structure of final products, intermediates and starting materials is confirmed by standard analytical methods, e.g. microanalysis, melting point (mp) and spectroscopic characteristics (e.g. MS, IR, NMR). In general, abbreviations used are those conventional in the art.

EXAMPLE 1

[0777] 5-Benzyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0778] A. N-Benzyl-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester

[0779] A solution of N-benzylglycine ethyl ester (6.47 g, 34.5 mmol) and TEA (10.47 g, 103 mmol) in MeCN (10 mL) is treated with a solution of sulfamoyl chloride (3.99 g, 34.5 mmol) in MeCN (20 mL) dropwise over 20 min. The mixture is stirred for 3 h and filtered. The filtrate is concentrated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and aqueous 3N hydrochloric acid (HCl). The organic layer is washed with aqueous 3N HCl, saturated aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solution and dried over magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄). The solvent is evaporated to afford N-benzyl-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester as a yellow oil: [M−1]⁻=272.

[0780] B. 5-Benzyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0781] Sodium hydride (9 mg, 0.367 mmol) is added to a solution of the title A compound, N-benzyl-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester (100 mg, 0.367 mmol) in dry THF (5 mL) under N₂ atmosphere. The mixture is stirred at RT (RT) for 3 days. The mixture is acidified with 3N HCl in EtOAc. The solvents are evaporated and the residue is purified by C8 preparative reverse phase LC-MS chromatography using 5% →100% MeCN in water over 13 min to afford 5-benzyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=225.

EXAMPLE 2

[0782] 5-Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0783] A. N-(1-Naphthylmethyl)glycine ethyl ester

[0784] A solution of 1-aminomethylnaphthalene (2.15 g, 13.6 mmol) and TEA (1.65 g, 16.3 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) is treated with ethyl bromoacetate (2.28 g, 13.6 mmol) dropwise over 90 min. The mixture is stirred at RT for 3 h and washed with water. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue is flash chromatographed on silica gel using CH₂Cl₂→1% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to afford N-(1-naphthyl-methyl)-glycine ethyl ester as a yellow oil: [M+1]⁺=244.

[0785] B. N-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester

[0786] A solution of the title A compound, N-(1-naphthylmethyl)glycine ethyl ester (870 mg, 3.58 mmol) and TEA (1.09 g, 10.7 mmol) in MeCN (10 mL) is added dropwise over 10 min to a solution of sulfamoyl chloride (825 mg, 7.15 mmol) in MeCN (10 mL). The mixture is stirred for 16 h and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer is dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated.. The residue is flash chromatographed on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to afford N-(1-naphthyl-methyl)-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester as a clear oil: [M+1]⁺=323.

[0787] C. 5-Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0788] A solution of the title B compound, N-(1-naphthylmethyl)-N-sulfamidoglycine ethyl ester (180 mg, 0.558 mmol) in 5 mL of EtOH is treated with 1N aqueous NaOH (0.67 mL) and the mixture is stirred for 1 h at RT. The resulting precipitate is filtered, washed with EtOH and dried to give 5-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as the sodium salt: [M−1]⁻=275.

EXAMPLE 3

[0789] The following examples are prepared analogously to Examples 1 and 2 using appropriately protected starting materials and standard reaction conditions. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 3-1 N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 296 acetamide 3-2 [3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 354 carbamic acid t-butyl ester 3-3 5-(4-Aminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 254 3-4 N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 296 acetamide 3-5 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 354 carbamic acid t-butyl ester 3-6 3-Phenyl-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 386 benzyl]-propionamide

EXAMPLE 4

[0790] 5-(3-Iodobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0791] A. N-(3-Iodobenzyl)glycine-N-sulfonic acid amide

[0792] t-Butanol (0.354 mL, 3.7 mmol) is added dropwise to a stirred solution of chlorosulfonyl isocyanate (0.322 mL, 3.7 mmol) in 46 mL of CH₂Cl₂ at 0° C. under argon atmosphere. After 1.5 h, a solution of (3-iodo-benzylamino)-acetic acid t-butyl ester (1.07 g, 3.08 mmol) and TEA (1.55 mL, 11.1 mmol) in 46 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added. When HPLC of a small aliquot reveals complete disappearance of the amine (less than 2 h) 100 mL of 1N aqueous HCl is added to the reaction. The reaction mixture is extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×100 mL). The combined organic layers are dried by passing through a small column of sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄), and evaporated to give a clear oil. This is purified by silica gel chromatography on a 35 g RediSep column with CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent. The pure fractions are combined and concentrated to give an intermediate product which is dissolved in 6 mL of TFA and stirred for 2 h. The acid is removed by evaporation on a Savant SpeedVac to yield N-(3-iodobenzyl)-glycine-N-sulfonic acid amide as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=369.

[0793] B. 5-(3-Iodobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0794] A solution of the title A compound, N-(3-iodobenzyl)glycine-N-sulfonic acid amide (459.2 mg, 1.24 mmol) in 12.4 mL of DMF is added dropwise over a period of 10 min to a solution of diisopropyl carbodiimide (0.194 mL, 1.24 mmol) in 12.4 mL of CH₂Cl₂. After an additional 1.75 h, the reaction mixture is devided into two 40 mL scintillation vials and evaporated down overnight on a Savant SpeedVac system. An attempt at purification using a 35 g RediSep silica gel flash column with 20% EtOAc in hexane to 100% EtOAc gradient over 30 min failed, and the product is recovered from the column by elution with 10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂. This material is concentrated and purified via reverse phase HPLC using a gradient from 10% to 90% MeCN in water over 5 min. Fractions containing the clean product are evaporated on a Savant SpeedVac system and 5-(3-iodobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one is obtained as a white solid: mp=101-103° C.; [M−1]⁻=351.

EXAMPLE 5

[0795] 5-(3-Nitrobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-(1,2,5)thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0796] A. 3-Nitrobenzyl sulfamide

[0797] A solution of 3-nitrobenzylamine hydrochloride, (1.89 g, 10.0 mmol) in water (10 mL) is treated with NaHCO₃ (840 mg, 10.0 mmol) and sulfamide, (960 mg, 10.0 mmol). The mixture is heated at reflux for 5 h. The cooled mixture is acidified to pH 2 with 1N aqueous HCl and the precipitate is filtered, washed with water and dried under vacuum at 50° C. to afford 3-nitrobenzyl sulfamide as a tan solid: [M−1]⁻=230.

[0798] B. N-(3-Nitrobenzyl)-N-sulfamidoacetic acid methyl ester

[0799] Sodium hydride (21 mg, 0.865 mmol) is added to a solution of the title A compound, 3-nitrobenzyl sulfamide in dry DMF (5 mL) under N₂ and the mixture is stirred for 20 min. Methyl bromoacetate (132 mg, 0.865 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred at RT for 4 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and aqueous saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) solution. The organic layer is evaporated and the residue is flash chromatographed on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to afford N-(3-nitrobenzyl)-N-sulfamidoacetic acid methyl ester as a clear oil: [M−1]⁻=302.

[0800] C. 5-(3-Nitrobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0801] Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (30 mg, 0.148 mmol) is added to a solution of the title B compound, N-(3-nitrobenzyl)-N-sulfamidoacetic acid methyl ester in dry THF under N₂ atmosphere. The mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h, acidified to pH 1 with 1N aqueous HCl and evaporated to dryness. The residue is purified by C8 preparative reverse phase LC-MS chromatography, from 5% to 100% MeCN in water over 13 min, and freeze-dried to afford 5-(3-nitrobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=270.

EXAMPLE 6

[0802] 5-(3-Aminobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0803] To a solution of the title C compound in Example 5, 5-(3-nitrobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (30 mg, 0.11 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) is added palladium on carbon (10 mg) and the mixture is stirred under 1 atm of hydrogen for 1 h. The catalyst is removed by filtration through a plug of Celite which is washed with MeCN/water (1:1), (20 mL). The solvents are evaporated to afford 5-(3-Aminobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a brown solid: [M−1]⁻=240.

EXAMPLE 7

[0804] N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]acetamide

[0805] A solution of the title compound of Example 6, 5-(3-aminobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (10 mg, 0.041 mmol) in acetic acid (AcOH, 5 mL) is treated with acetic anhydride (85 mg, 0.83 mmol) and stirred at RT for 72 h. The mixture is stirred with water for 2 h, then concentrated to dryness. The crude mixture is purified by LC/MS to afford N-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]acetamide: [M−1]⁻=282.

EXAMPLE 8

[0806] 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0807] A. Glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide

[0808] Glycine methyl ester-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide (3.03 g, 10.5 mmol, prepared analogously to literature procedure as described by Ducry et. al. Helvetica Chimica. Acta. 1999, 82, 2432-47) is dissolved in 80 mL of 1,4-dioxane, then added 20 mL of water, followed by 21 mL of 1N aqueous NaOH solution. After 40 minutes, the 1,4-dioxane is evaporated, and the remaining aqueous solution is extracted with Et₂O. The aqueous solution is acidified with 1N aqueous HCl solution and extracted twice with EtOAc. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated to dryness giving glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide: [M−1]⁻=273.

[0809] B. 2-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0810] The title A compound, glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide (2.51 g, 9.2 mmol) is dissolved in 160 mL of THF, then HOBt (1.41 g, 9.2 mmol) is added and stirred until dissolved. EDCI (1.76 g, 9.2 mmol) is added and stirred for 10 min, followed by the addition of TEA (1.42 mL, 10.2 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 16 h, then concentrated. The residue is partitioned between 1N aqueous HCl and EtOAc. The organic layer is washed with brine and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. Filtration followed by evaporation gives an oil which solidifies on standing. This is dissolved in hot EtOAc, concentrated to 20 mL, filtered to remove solids and chromatographed on silica gel with 40% EtOAc in hexanes to afford 2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: mp=111-113° C.; [M−1]⁻=255.

[0811] C. 2-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0812] The title B compound, 2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (128 mg, 0.5 mmol), 4-hydroxypyridine (109 mg, 1 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (262 mg, 1 mmol) are put into a small reaction vessel under argon and dissolved in 10 mL of THF. This solution is stirred in an ice/water bath and diethyl azodicarboxylate (174 mg, 1 mmol) diluted with an equal volume of THF is added dropwise to the stirred cold solution. The reaction is allowed to stir 16 h while the ice bath slowly warms to RT. The solvent is evaporated on the rotary evaporator, then the residue is taken up in a minimal amount of CH₂Cl₂ and chromatographed on a 10 g RediSep silica gel column, using a gradient from 1 to 5% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ over 15 to 20 min to afford 2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one: [M+1]⁺=348.

[0813] D. 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0814] The title C compound, 2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (73 mg, 0.21 mmol) in a mixture of TFA (4.75 mL) and triethylsilane (0.25 mL) in a 20 mL scintillation vial with polyseal cap is heated in an 80° C. oil bath for 16 h. The reaction solvents are removed by overnight evaporation on a Savant SpeedVac system. This gives a white solid which is dissolved in water, filtered through a 0.45 micron PTFE filter disc, and water is removed by lyophilization to give 1,1-dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one TFA salt as an amorphous white solid: [M+1]⁺=228.

EXAMPLE 9

[0815] 5-(4-Aminobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0816] A. Glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybezylamide

[0817] Glycine methyl ester-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide (14.9 g, 47.0 mmol, prepared analogously to the literature procedure as described by Ducry et. al. Helvetica Chimica. Acta. 1999, 82, 2432-47) is dissolved in 100 mL of 1,4-dioxane, then 94 mL of 1N aqueous NaOH solution is added. After 120 min, the 1,4-dioxane is evaporated on the rotary evaporator, and the remaining aqueous solution is extracted with Et₂O. The aqueous solution is acidified with 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to dryness giving glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide: [M−1]⁻=303.

[0818] B. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0819] The title A compound, glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide (14.3 g, 47.0 mmol) is dissolved in 300 mL of THF, then HOBt (7.20 g, 47.0 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred until dissolved. EDCI (9.01 g, 47.0 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred for 10 min, followed by the addition of TEA (7.20 mL, 51.7 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 16 h, then concentrated. The residue is partitioned between 1N aqueous HCl and EtOAc, and the organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄. Filtration followed by evaporation gives an oil which solidifies on standing. This is dissolved in hot EtOAc and flash chromatographed on silica gel with 40% EtOAc in hexanes to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=285.

[0820] C. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]phenyl}-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[0821] The title B compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (98 mg, 0.34 mmol) and (4-hydroxymethylphenyl)carbamic acid t-butyl ester (153 mg, 0.68 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (180 mg, 0.68 mmol) are dissolved in THF (10 mL) with stirring under argon atmosphere. The reaction is cooled in an ice/water bath and diethyl azodicarboxylate (0.107 mL, 0.68 mmol) dissolved in THF (0.107 mL) is added dropwise. After 16 h, the solvent is evaporated and the residue is taken up in a minimal amount of CH₂Cl₂ and chromatographed on silica gel with a gradient from 1 to 5% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ over 15 min to give {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as an oil: [M+NH₄]⁺=509.

[0822] D. 5-(4-Aminobenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0823] To a solution of the title C compound, {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]phenyl}carbamic acid t-butyl ester (20 mg, 0.041 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is added TFA (1 mL). The reaction is stirred at RT overnight. Upon addition the reaction becomes light pink colored, progressing to deep purple after overnight. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is taken up in 2 mL of MeCN/water (50/50). This is filtered through a 0.2 micron PTFE membrane filter and the filtrate is collected. MeCN is removed under reduced pressure and water via lyophilization to give 5-(4-amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one TFA salt as a yellow foam: [M−1]⁻=240.

EXAMPLE 10

[0824] The following examples are prepared analogously to Examples 8 and 9 using appropriately protected starting materials and standard reaction conditions. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 10-1 N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 310 butyramide 10-2 1-Propyl-3-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 325 phenyl]-urea 10-3 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 283 methyl ester 10-4 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 269 10-5 2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 269 10-6 5-(2-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 239 10-7 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 226 10-8 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 226 10-9 5-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin- [M − 1]⁻ = 241 3-one 10-10 1,1-Dioxo-5-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 231 10-11 5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 255 10-12 5-(4-Amino-2-bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 318 one 10-13 N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 282 acetamide 10-14 N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 318 methanesulfonamide 10-15 N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 332 methanesulfonamide 10-16 5-(4-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 239 10-17 Amino-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 298 acetic acid 10-18 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 339 ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide 10-19 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 339 ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide 10-20 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{propylcarbamoyl-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 435 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methyl}-acetamide 10-21 2-Methanesulfonylamino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 417 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide 10-22 2-Acetylamino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin- [M + H]+ = 397 2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide 10-23 2-Acetylamino-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- (mp = 197° C.) ylmethyl)-benzyl]-malonic acid diethyl ester 10-24 2-Amino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 353 ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide 10-25 2-Acetylamino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 382 ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester 10-26 Phenyl-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-acetic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 269 10-27 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 239 10-28 5-[2-(4-Methyl-thiazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 260 thiadiazolidin-3-one 10-29 5-[2-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 299 thiadiazolidin-3-one 10-30 5-[2-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 273 one 10-31 5-[2-(4-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 254 one 10-32 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 350 ethyl]-phenyl}-acetamide 10-33 N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-ethyl]-phenyl}- [M − 1]⁻ = 324 butyramide 10-34 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 240 10-35 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 240 10-36 3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic [M − 1]⁻ = 283 acid 10-37 5-[2-(3-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 254 one 10-38 5-(4-Aminomethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 304 thiadiazolidin-3-one

EXAMPLE 11

[0825] 5-(1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0826] A. 4-Ethylamino-3-nitro-benzoic acid

[0827] To a suspension of 1.85 g of 4-fluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (10 mmol) in 25 mL of MeOH is added 20 mL of ethylamine (2.0M in THF). The resulting yellow solution is stirred at 75° C. for 5 h then at RT for 48h. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure, then water is added to the residue. The resulting orange suspension is acidified with 2N aqueous HCl and the yellow precipitate is collected by filtration, washed with water and dried in vacuo to give 4-ethylamino-3-nitro-benzoic acid: mp=233-236° C.; ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ12.83 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=1.84, 1H), 8.49 (m, 1H), 7.97 (dd, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=9.2, 1H), 3.46 (m, 2H), 1.23 (t, 3H); [M−1]⁻=209.

[0828] B. 3-Amino-4-ethylamino-benzoic acid

[0829] A solution of 1.56 g (7.4 mmol) of the title A compound 4-ethylamino-3-nitro-benzoic acid in 60 mL of THF/water (2:1) is hydrogenated at 20 psi over 300 mg of Raney nickel for 18 h. The catalyst is removed by filtration through Celite and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give 3-amino-4-ethylamino-benzoic acid as a dark solid. This material is used as such in the next step.

[0830] C. 1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid

[0831] A mixture of 1.4 g (7.7 mmol) of the title B compound, 3-amino-4-ethylamino-benzoic acid and 15 mL (104 mmol) of triethyl orthoacetate in 20 mL of EtOH is refluxed for 7 h. The reaction mixture is allowed to cool to RT and the precipitated solid is collected by filtration, washed with EtOH (2×), then with methyl-t-butylether (MTBE) and dried in vacuo to give 1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid as a grey solid: mp>250° C.; ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ12.65 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.82 (dd, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.46, 1H), 4.26 (q, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, 3H); [M−1]⁻=203.

[0832] D. 1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester

[0833] To a suspension of 1.1 g (5.4 mmol) of the title C compound, 1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid in 25 mL of MeOH is added dropwise 0.7 g (5.9 mmol) of thionyl chloride and the resulting solution is stirred at 70° for 6 h, then at RT for 18 h. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and 8% aqueous NaHCO₃ solution is added to the residue. The mixture is extracted with EtOAc and the organic phase is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The organic solution is concentrated until the product precipitated. The solid is collected by filtration, washed with EtOH and MTBE to give 1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester as a beige solid: mp=118-121° C.; IR (KBr) 3430, 1695 cm⁻; ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ8.39 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.45, 1H), 4.19 (q, 2H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 1.43 (t, 3H); [M+1]⁺=219.

[0834] E. (1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-yl)-methanol

[0835] To a solution of 450 mg (2.06 mmol) of the title D compound, 1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester in 5 mL of THF is added dropwise 2.1 mL (2.1 mmol) of lithium aluminum hydride (LAH, 1.0M in THF). The mixture is stirred at RT for 90 min, then saturated aqueous sodium sulfate solution is carefully added dropwise until a thick precipitate formed. MTBE is added to the mixture and the insoluble aluminum salts are removed by filtration through Celite. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give (1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-yl)-methanol as an oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.63 (s, 1H), 7.28 (m, 2H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.16 (q, 2H), 3.74 (t, broad, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, 3H);

[0836] [M+1]⁺=191.

[0837] F. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0838] To a solution of 767 mg (2.7 mmol) of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one, 340 mg (1.8 mmol) of the title E compound, (1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-yl)-methanol and 545 mg (2.7 mmol) of tri-n-butylphosphine in 20 mL of THF is added 460 mg (2.7 mmol) of N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-azodicarboxamide (TMAD). The mixture is stirred at RT for 24 h, and the resulting precipitate is filtered and washed with a small volume of THF. The filtrate is evaporated to give an oil which is chromatographed using 5% EtOH in EtOAc to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a solid: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.61 (s, 1H), 7.31−7.20 (m, 3H), 6.46 (m, 2H), 4.79 )s, 2H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 4.17 (q, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 1.41 (t, 3H); [M+1]⁺=459.

[0839] G. 5-(1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0840] A solution of 200 mg (0.44 mmol) of the title F compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one in 4 mL of TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) is stirred at RT for 90 min. The solvent is removed from the purple solution and 4 mL of MeCN/water (1:1) is added. After stirring the mixture for 30 min, the mixture is centrifuged and the supernatant is decanted. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is chromatographed by preparative HPLC (gradient: 10% MeCN/water→100% MeCN, each containing 0.1% TFA). The proper fractions are combined and lyophylized to give 5-(1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one TFA salt as an amorphous solid: mp=255-265° C.; ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.91 (d, J=8.29, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.67, 1H), 4.44 (q, 2H), 4.27 (s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 1.39 (t, 3H); [M−1]⁻=307.

EXAMPLE 12

[0841] 5-[2-Methyl-1-(3-methyl-butyl)-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0842] The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 11: mp=70-75° C.; ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.91 (d, J=8.46, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.57 (dd, 1H), 4.40 (m, 2H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 2.83 (s, 3H), 1.78−1.60 (m, 3H), 0.98 (d, J=5.88, 6H); [M−1]⁻=349.

EXAMPLE 13

[0843] 5-(4-Methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0844] A. 4-Chloro-7-trifluoromethylquinoline

[0845] 1.0 g (4.32 mmols) of 4-chloro-7-trifluoromethylquinoline in 20 mL of 80% sulfuric acid in a sealed tube is heated to 200° C. for 18 h. The tube is cooled to RT, vented, and poured into 200 mL water, which is made basic with sodium hydroxide to pH 3-4. The resulting solid is filtered and washed with water, then dissolved in 100 mL 1N aqueous NaOH, filtered to remove insolubles, and extracted with EtOAc. The aqueous solution is acidified with 1N aqueous HCl to pH 3-4, filtered, and the collected solid washed with water. The solid is dried to give 4-chloro-7-trifluoromethylquinoline: ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.90 (1H, d, J=4.8), 8.22 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 1.5), 8.32 (1H, d, J=8.7), 8.63 (1H, d, J=1.5), 8.96 (1H, d, J=4.8), 13.7 (1H, br s).

[0846] B. 7-Carbomethoxy-4-methoxyquinoline

[0847] 606 mg (2.92 mmol) of the title A compound, 4-chloro-7-quinoline carboxylic acid in 50 mL MeOH is saturated with HCl gas, then heated at 60° C. for 18 h. The solvent is removed on a rotary evaporator, and the residue taken up in water, made basic with NaHCO₃, and extracted twice with EtOAc. Combined organic fractions are dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered, and the solvent is removed to afford the crude product. This is chromatographed on a Biotage 40M column with 98:2 EtOAc/EtOH to give 7-carbomethoxy-4-methoxyquinoline: mp=147-148° C.; ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ4.00 (3H, s), 4.08 (3H, s), 6.81 (1H, d, J=5.2), 8.10 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 1.5), 8.26 (1H, d, J=8.7), 8.75 (1H, d, J=1.5), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.2); [M+1]⁺=218.

[0848] C. (4-Methoxy-quinolin-7-yl)-methanol

[0849] A solution of 2 mL of 1 M LAH (2 mmol) in 25 mL THF is cooled in an ice bath. 450 mg (2.07 mmol) of the title B compound, 7-carbomethoxy-4-methoxyquinoline suspended in 15 mL THF is added and allowed to stir at RT for 18 h. The mixture is quenched with saturated aqueous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the filtrate dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered, and solvent removed to give (4-methoxyquinolin-7-yl)-methanol: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ4.04 (3H, s), 4.89 (2H, s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=5.3), 7.51 (1H, d, J=8.5), 8.04 (1H, s), 8.16 (1H, d J=8.5), 8.72 (1H, d, J=5.3).

[0850] D. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(4-methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0851] 745 mg (2.60 mmol) of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one, 328 mg (1.73 mmol) of the title E compound, (4-methoxyquinoline-7-yl)-methanol and 448 mg (526 mg., 2.60 mmol) of tributylphosphine are stirred in 5 mL of THF. 448 mg (2.60 mmols) of TMAD is added and the mixture is stirred for 18 h. A spatula tip of Raney nickel is added, the mixture is stirred for 10 min, and then filtered through Celite. The filtrate is evaporated to dryness and chromatographed on a Biotage 40M column with 98:2 EtOAc/EtOH to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(4-methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one: mp=128-132° C.; ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ3.79 (2H, s), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.06 (3H, s), 4.51 (2H, s), 4.82 (2H, s), 6.46 (2H, m), 6.78 (1H, d, J=5.2) 7.30 (1H, m), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 1.5) 7.96 (1H, s), 8.22 (1H, d J=8.5), 8.77 (1H, d, J=5.2); [M+1]⁺=458.

[0852] E. 5-(4-Methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0853] 210 mg (459 μmol) of the title D compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(4-methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one are stirred for 30 min in 4 mL of 1:1 TFA/CH₂Cl₂. The solvent is removed on a rotary evaporator and the residue triturated with 4 mL of 1:1 MeCN/water. This mixture is filtered through a 0.2 micron disk and the solvent is removed. The resulting material is purified by preparative LC/MS, and the collected product fractions are lyophilized to give 5-(4-methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one: [M−1]⁻=306.

EXAMPLE 14

[0854] 5-(4-Isobutoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0855] The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 13: ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ1.10 (3H, d, J=6.6), 2.27 (1H, m, J=6.6), 3.66 (2H, s), 4.34 (2H, d, J=6.6), 4.46 (2H, s), 7.55 (1H, d, J=6.8), 7.86 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 1.1), 8.14 (1H, s), 8.37 (1H, d, J=8.6), 9.15 (1H, d, J=6.8); [M+1]⁺=350, [M−1]⁻=348.

EXAMPLE 15

[0856] N-(Butylcarbamoyl-phenyl-methyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid.

[0857] A. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid

[0858] To a suspension of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (13,87 g, 48.4 mmol) and 4-bromomethylbenzoic acid (10.42 g, 48.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL) is added DBU (14.5 mL, 96.9 mmol) at once and the mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture is washed two times with 1N aqueous HCl, one time with brine, then dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to a small volume to crystallize the product. The solid is collected by filtration, washed with ethyl ether and dried under high vacuum to afford 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid: mp=175-177° C.; [M−1]⁻=419.

[0859] B. N-(Butylcarbamoyl-phenylmethyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid

[0860] Wang resin (100-200 mesh, 1,11 mmol/g substitution, 3.41 g, 3.78 mmol) is suspended in pyridine (25 mL) and the mixture is shaken for 15 min and drained. The resin is resuspended in pyridine (30 mL), Fmoc-glycine (4.5 g, 15.1 mmol), 4-dimethylamino-pyridine (DMAP, 46 mg, 0.378 mmol) and N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbonylcarbodiimide (3.12 g, 15.1 mmol) are added and the mixture is shaken overnight. The resin is drained and washed successively with DMF (20 mL, 3 times), MeOH (20 mL, 2 times), THF (20 mL, 1 time) and alternatively with CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL, 3 times) and MeOH (20 mL, 2 times). The resin is dried under high vacuum overnight. The dry Wang resin-Fmoc-glycine ester (140 mg, 0.106 mmol) is treated with 20% piperidine in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL, 15 min, 2 times) and washed alternatively with CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL, 2 times) and MeOH (3 mL, 2 times) and again with CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL, 2 times). The resin is then suspended in CH₂Cl₂—MeOH (1:1, 4 mL), and the title A compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid (133 mg, 0.317 mmol), benzaldehyde (32 μl, 0.317 mmol) and butylisonitrile (33 μl, 0.317 mmol) are added and the mixture is shaken for 48 h. The resin is drained and is washed alternatively with CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL, 2 times), MeOH (4 mL, 2 times) and again with CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL, 2 times). The resin is then shaken with CH₂Cl₂-TFA (1:1, 4 mL) for 4 h and drained into a receiving flask. The resin is washed with CH₂Cl₂-TFA (1:1, 4 mL) and drained into the same receiving flask. The solvents are evaporated to dryness under a stream of nitrogen and the residue is further dried under high vacuum. The residue is purified using a Micromass LC/MS system (Phenominex Luna 5 μ, 60×21.2 mm C-8 column, 5 to 100 gradient over 8 min, A=water/0.1% TFA, B=MeCN/0.1% TFA, 20 mL/min flow rate). The fractions containing the product are pooled and evaporated to a small volume which is subsequently lyophilized to give N-(butylcarbamoyl-phenyl-methyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid as a foam: [M−1]⁻=515.

EXAMPLE 16

[0861] The following examples are prepared analogously to Example 15 by replacing benzaldehyde with the appropriate aldehyde as a starting material. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 16-1 {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-ethyl-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 543 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-2 {[Butylcarbamoyl-(3-phenoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 607 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-3 {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 545 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-4 {[(2-Bromo-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 593, 595 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-5 {(Butylcarbamoyl-naphthalen-2-yl-methyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 565 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-6 {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-chloro-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 549, 551 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-7 {[(3-Benzyloxy-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 621 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-8 {((E)-1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-allyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 541 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid 16-9 N-(1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-propyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 543 thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid

EXAMPLE 17

[0862] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester

[0863] A. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid

[0864] To a suspension of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one, (13,87 g, 48.4 mmol) and 4-bromomethylbenzoic acid (10.42 g, 48.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL), DBU (14.5 mL, 96.9 mmol) is added at once and the mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The reaction mixture is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and evaporated to a small volume to crystallize the product. The solid is collected by filtration, washed with ethyl ether and dried under high vacuum to afford 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid: mp=175-177° C.; [M−1]⁻=419.

[0865] B. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoyl chloride

[0866] 1.66 g (3.47 mmols) of the title A compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid and 2.5 mL (34 mmol) of SOCl₂ in 40 mL toluene are heated at 110° C. until only a small amount of dark solid remained undissolved. The solution is filtered and the solvent is removed on a rotary evaporator and the residual dark purple solid is dried in a vacuum oven overnight to give 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoyl chloride which is used as such without further purification.

[0867] C. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methylsulfanyl-benzyl ester

[0868] 400 mg (911 μmol) of the title B compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoyl chloride, 140 μL (1.0 mmol) of TEA and 141 mg (914 μmol) of 4-(methylthio)benzyl alcohol in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ are stirred at RT for 18 h. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is chromatographed on a Biotage 40M column with 98/2—CH₂Cl₂/EtOAc to give 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methylsulfanyl-benzyl ester: [M+NH₄]⁺=574.

[0869] D. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester

[0870] 150 mg (270 μmol) of the title C compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methylsulfanyl-benzyl ester and 181 mg (810 μmols) of 81% m-chloroperbenzoic acid are stirred overnight in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂. The solution is washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, then dried, filtered, and solvent removed to afford 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester: [M+NH₄]⁺=606.

[0871] E. 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester

[0872] 90 mg (150 μmol) of the title D compound, 4-[⁵-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester are stirred in 4 mL of 1:1—TFA:CH₂Cl₂ for 50 min. The solvent is removed and the residue triturated with 4 mL of 1:1—MeCN:H₂O. This mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μ disk and the solvent is removed. The resulting material is purified by LC/MS and afforded 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester: ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ3.22 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, s), 4.27 (2H, s), 5.48 (2H, s), 7.54 (2H, d, J=8.1), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.1), 7.96 (2H, d, J=8.5), 8.01 (2H, J=8.5); [M−1]⁻=437.

EXAMPLE 18

[0873] The following compounds are prepared analogously to Example 17 by replacing 4-(methylthio)benzyl alcohol with the appropriate alcohol as a starting material. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 18-1 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 393 chloro-benzyl ester 18-2 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 415 butyl-benzyl ester 18-3 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 389 hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester 18-4 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 463 phenethyl-benzyl ester 18-5 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 435 biphenyl-2-ylmethyl ester 18-6 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 424 difluoromethoxy-benzyl ester 18-7 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 459 (carboxy-difluoro-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester

EXAMPLE 19

[0874] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenylmethanesulfonyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester

[0875] A. 5-(4-Bromomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0876] A solution of the title B compound in Example 9, 2,4-dimethoxybenzyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (2.0 g, 6.98 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) is treated with DBU (1.06 g, 6.98 mmol). α, α′-Dibromo-p-xylene (9.2 g, 34.9 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h. The mixture is filtered and the filtrate is concentrated to 20 mL. The mixture is chromatographed on silica gel using CH₂Cl₂as the eluent. The residual α, α′-dibromo-p-xylene is removed from the product by triturating with Et₂O to afford 5-(4-bromomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M+H]⁺=469.

[0877] B. {4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylsulfanyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester

[0878] A solution of the title A compound, 5-(4-bromomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (200 mg, 0.43 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) is treated with Cs₂CO₃ (278 mg, 0.85 mmol) and mercaptoacetic acid ethyl ester (51 mg, 0.43 mmol) at RT. After 16 h, the mixture partitioned between EtOAc and water, and the organic layer is washed with water, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel using 10% →100% EtOAc in hexanes as the eluent to afford {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylsulfanyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester as a white solid.

[0879] C. {4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenylmethanesulfonyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester

[0880] A solution of the title B compound, {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylsulfanyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester (55 mg, 0.11 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) is treated with 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (47 mg, 0.27 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT for 4 h and then washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, and the solvent is evaporated to afford {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl-methanesulfonyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester: [M−H]⁻=539.

[0881] D. [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenylmethanesulfonyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester

[0882] A solution of the title C compound, {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenylmethanesulfonyl}-acetic acid ethyl ester (60 mg, 0.11 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) is treated with TFA (2 mL). The mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h, and the volatiles are evaporated. The residue is stirred in MeCN/water (1:1, 6 mL) for 30 min. The mixture is passed through a 0.2 μ Acrodisc and the solvents are evaporated. The residue is purified via LC/MS to afford [4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenylmethane-sulfonyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester as a white solid: [M−H]⁻=389.

EXAMPLE 20

[0883] [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylsulfanyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester

[0884] The title compound is prepared by treating the title B compound in Example 19 with TFA using conditions described in Example 19: [M−1]⁻=357.

EXAMPLE 21

[0885] 5-[4-(3-Methyl-butylsulfanylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0886] The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 19: [M−1]⁻=341.

EXAMPLE 22

[0887] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester

[0888] A. 4-Bromomethyl-benzoyl chloride

[0889] A solution of 4-bromomethyl-benzoic acid (8.6 g, 0.04 mol) in 7.23 mL SOCl₂ (0.1 mol) is heated to reflux for 5 h. SOCl₂ is removed, and the residue is recrystalized from hexane to afford 4-bromomethyl-benzoyl chloride as a white crystalline solid.

[0890] B. 4-Bromomethyl-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester

[0891] A solution of the title A compound, 4-bromomethyl-benzoyl chloride (466 mg, 2 mmol) in 3mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added dropwise to a solution of 2-ethyl-1-butanol (204 mg, 2 mmol) and TEA (202 mg, 2 mmol) in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ at 0˜5° C. over 30 min. The reaction is allowed to warm to RT and stirred overnight. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between hexane and water. The organic phase is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue is chromatographic on silica gel using EtOAc/hexane (gradient 90-70) to give 4-bromomethyl-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester as a colorless oil.

[0892] C. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester

[0893] DBU (127 mg, 0.836 mmol) is added slowly to a suspension of the title B compound, 4-bromomethyl-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester (250 mg, 0.836 mmol) and the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (240 mg, 0.836 mmol) in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ at RT. The resulting solution is stirred at RT overnight. The solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel with EtOAc/hexane (gradient 60˜40) to afford 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo1, 2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester as a white solid.

[0894] D. 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester

[0895] A solution of the title C compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester (230 mg, 0.456 mmol) and 2 mL of TFA in 6 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is stirred at RT overnight. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is treated with MeCN and filtered. The filtrate is concentrated and the residue is treated with Et₂O, filtered and the Et₂O is evaporated to give 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester as a light pink colored solid: [M−H]⁻=353.

EXAMPLE 23

[0896] The following compounds are prepared analogously to Example 22 by replacing 2-ethyl-1-butanol with the appropriate alcohol as a starting material. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 23-1 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 339 cyclobutylmethyl ester 23-2 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 352 cyclopentylmethyl ester 23-3 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 353 methyl-pentyl ester 23-4 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 381 2,4,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester 23-5 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 365 cyclohexylmethyl ester 23-6 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 1,2- [M − 1]⁻ = 339 dimethyl-propyl ester 23-7 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 337 cyclopentyl ester 23-8 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 339 methyl-butyl ester 23-9 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 343 methylsulfanyl-ethyl ester 23-10 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 387 carboxymethylsulfanyl-ethyl ester 23-11 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 394 nitro-furan-2-ylmethyl ester 23-12 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 360 pyridin-2-ylmethyl ester 23-13 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 389 hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester 23-14 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 437 methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester 23-15 (4-{4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + 1]⁺ = 460 benzoylamino]-butyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid 23-16 (4-{3-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + 1]⁺ = 446 benzoylamino]-propyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid 23-17 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 406 dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl ester

EXAMPLE 24

[0897] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[0898] A. Glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide

[0899] To a solution of glycine methyl ester-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzylamide (3.03 g, 10.5 mmol, prepared analogously to literature procedure as described by Ducry et. al. Helvetica Chimica. Acta. 1999, 82, 2432-47) in 80 mL of 1,4-dioxane are added 20 mL of water and 21 mL of 1N aqueous NaOH. After 40 min, the solvent is evaporated and the aqueous residue is extracted with Et₂O. The aqueous solution is acidified with 1N aqueous HCl and the product is taken up in EtOAc, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzyl-amide: [M−1]⁻=273.

[0900] B. 2-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0901] To a solution of the title A compound, glycine-N-sulfonic acid 4-methoxybenzyl-amide (2.51 g, 9.2 mmol) in 160 mL of THF is added HOBt (1.41 g, 9.2 mmol). After HOBt is dissolved, EDCl (1.76 g, 9.2 mmol) is added and after 10 min, followed by TEA (1.42 mL, 10.2 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 16 h, then concentrated and the residue is partitioned between 1N aqueous HCl and EtOAc. The organic solution is washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give an oil which solidifies on standing. This is dissolved in hot EtOAc, concentrated down to 20 mL, filtered to remove solids and chromatographed on silica gel using 40% EtOAc in hexanes as the eluent to afford 2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: mp=111-113° C.; [M−1]⁻=255.

[0902] C. 5-(3-Iodo-benzyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0903] A solution of the title B compound, 2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (1.02 g, 3.98 mmol), 3-iodo-benzyl alcohol (1.01 mL, 7.95 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (2.10 g, 8.0 mmol) in THF (50 mL) is cooled to 5° C. and treated with a solution of diethyl azodicarboxylate (1.26 mL, 8.0 mmol) in THF (10 mL). The reaction is allowed to warm to RT over 16 h. The reaction mixture is concentrated to yield a yellow oil. This is chromatographed on a 110 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 0:100 (EtOAc:CH₂Cl₂) to 5:95 over 25 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield an oil, which spontaneously crystalizes. Trituration with Et₂O yields 5-(3-iodo-benzyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: mp=98-100° C.

[0904] D. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester

[0905] Onto zinc foil (99.9% Aldrich 35,602-6, 145 mg, 2.22 mmol) cut in small pieces is added DMF (freshly distilled from CaH₂ under argon, 0.4 mL) and 1,2-dibromoethane (0.007 mL, 0.08 mmol) under argon. The mixture is heated at 50° C. for 10 min, then allowed to cool and trimethylsilyl chloride (0.004 mL, 0.032 mmol) is added. The reaction is stirred for 25 min and a solution of (R)-2-t-butoxycarbonyl-amino-3-iodo-propionic acid benzyl ester (Fluka, 417 mg, 1.03 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) is added. After 1 h, the mixture is decanted into a solution of the title C compound, 5-(3-iodo-benzyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (378 mg, 0.80 mmol), tri-o-tolylphosphine (49 mg, 0.16 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (37 mg, 0.04 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). After stirring for 1.5 h, the resulting reaction mixture is poured onto water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combined EtOAc layers are washed with water (1×200 mL) and brine (1×200 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a yellow oil. This is chromatographed on a 35 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 15:85 (EtOAc:hexane) to 60:40 over 20 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester as a light brown foam: [M+1]⁺=624.

[0906] E. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid

[0907] The title D compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (127 mg, 0.20 mmol) is dissolved in EtOAc/EtOH (50:50) (56 mL) and 10% palladium on carbon (35 mg) is added and the mixture is treated with 45 psi of hydrogen on a Parr shaker apparatus. After two 90 min runs, starting material is not completely consumed, so another aliquot of 10% palladium on carbon (35 mg) is added and after shaking at 45 psi hydrogen for 30 min, the reaction is complete. The mixture is filtered through celite, the filtrate is concentrated and dried to give (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid as a white foam: [M+1]⁺=534.

[0908] F. ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[0909] HOBt (28 mg, 0.179 mmol), pentyl amine (0.021 mL, 0.179 mmol) and EDCI (38 mg, 0.198 mmol) are added to a solution of the title E compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonyl-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-propionic acid (96 mg, 0.179 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) at RT. After 2 h, the reaction is concentrated and the residue is taken up in EtOAc. The organic solution is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield the product as an oil. This is chromatographed on a 10 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 30:70 (EtOAc:hexane) to 60:40 over 10 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as a white foam: [M+1]⁺=603.

[0910] G. (S)-2-Amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide

[0911] To a solution of the title F compound, ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (77 mg, 0.127 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is added TFA (1 mL). After 30 min, the solvent is removed under stream of nitrogen. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. The organic solution is washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to yield (S)-2-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide as a clear oil: [M+1]⁺=503.

[0912] H. (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-(3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide

[0913] HOBt (19 mg, 0.125 mmol), (S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionic acid (26 mg, 0.125 mmol) and EDCI (26 mg, 0.138 mmol) are added to a solution of the title G compound, (S)-2-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentylpropionamide (63 mg, 0.125 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) at RT. After 30 min, the reaction is concentrated. The product is taken up in EtOAc, washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to yield (S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide as a white foam: [M+1]⁺=692.

[0914] I. (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[0915] The title H compound, (S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide (77 mg, 0.111 mmol) is dissolved in TFA (2.2 mL) containing t-butyl-dimethylsilane (0.055 mL, 0.33 mmol) and heated at 80° C. for 3.75 h. The reaction is concentrated under nitrogen stream and the resulting tan solid is taken up in 60% MeCN in water. Water (1 mL) is added, and the mixture is filtered through a 0.1 micron Acrodisc filter. The filtrate is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in 7 aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (water containing 0.1% TFA: MeCN) to 10:90 over 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield the product still containing an unknown impurity by HPLC. This is chromatographed again, using the same column, but a different elution gradient, 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water: MeCN) to 40:60 over 14 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield (S)-2-acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide as a white film: [M+1]⁺=572.

EXAMPLE 25

[0916] 5-(1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0917] A. N-(2-Trimethylsilanyl-ethoxycarbonyl-aminosulfonyl)-N-(1H-indol-5ylmethyl)-glycine methyl ester.

[0918] Chlorosulfonylisocyanate (0.082 mL, 0.95 mmol) is added to CH₂Cl₂ (6 mL) under argon, and cooled with stirring in an ice/salt/water bath. Trimethylsilylethanol (0.137 mL, 0.96 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is added, and the reaction is stirred while maintaining the cooling for 1 h. Then a solution [(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-acetic acid methyl ester (167 mg, 0.77 mmol (obtained by alkylation of C-(1H-Indol-5-yl)-methylamine using the method of Fukuyama et. al., Tett. Lett. 1997, 38 (33), 5831-34) and TEA (0.41 mL, 2.9 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (6 mL) is added. After 1 h, the reaction is poured into 40 mL of 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with Et₂O. The ether layer is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, separated, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed on a 10 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 15:85 (EtOAc:hexane) to 40:60 over 15 min. Fractions containing product are combined and evaporated to yield N-(2-trimethylsilanyl-ethoxycarbonyl-aminosulfonyl)-N-(1H-indol-5yl-methyl)-glycine methyl ester as a yellow oil: ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ0.0 (s, 9H), 0.9 (t, 2H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 3.9 (s, 2H), 4.05 (t, 2H), 4.5 (s, 2H), 6.4 (s,1H), 6.95 (d, 1H), 7.3 (m, 2H), 7.4 (s, 1H), 12.0 (s, 1H), 12.4 (s, 1H).

[0919] B. 5-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0920] Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate (252 mg, 0.80 mmol) and AcOH (0.057 mL, 1.0 mmol) are dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (4 mL) and this is used to dissolve the title A compound, N-(2-trimethylsilanyl-ethoxycarbonyl-aminosulfonyl)-N-(1H-indol-5ylmethyl)-glycine methyl ester (90 mg, 0.20 mmol) in a thick-walled round bottomed flask. This is sealed and stirred in an oil bath at 80° C. for 16 h. The reaction is allowed to cool, then diluted with 1N aqueous HCl (5 mL) and Et₂O (25 mL). The organic layer is separated and washed with water (2×5 mL) and saturated aqueous NaCl (5 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to yield the crude product as a brown oil. This is taken up in water (4.5 mL), MeCN (0.7 mL) and DMSO (1 mL), and the mixture is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in 3 aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (water containing 0.1% TFA: MeCN) at 0 min to 10:90 at 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield 5-(1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a light tan foam: [M−1]⁻=264.

EXAMPLE 26

[0921] 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0922] The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 25 using 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzylamine as the starting material: [M−1]⁻=315.

EXAMPLE 27

[0923] 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0924] A. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzaldehyde

[0925] DBU (4.36 g, 0.0286 mol) is added to a suspension of 4-bromomethyl-benzaldehyde (5.70 g, 0.0286 mol) and the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (8.2 g, 0.0286 mol) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) at RT. After the addition is completed, the resulting solution is stirred overnight. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel with CH₂Cl₂/EtOAc (gradient 5˜25%) to afford 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzaldehyde as a white solid.

[0926] B. 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0927] A mixture of the title A compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzaldehyde (202 mg, 0.5 mmol), 1-benzylpiperazine (88 mg, 0.5 mmol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (672 mg, 1.56 mmol) in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is stirred at RT for 24 h. The mixture is washed with water, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give 5-[4-(4-benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one which is used as such in the next step: [M+1]⁺=565.

[0928] C. 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0929] The title B compound, 5-[4-(4-benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one (250 mg, 0.44 mmol) is stirred in a mixture of TFA (3mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) at RT overnight, then concentrated, and the residue is treated with a mixture of MeCN/water (50/50). The solid is filtered off and the solvent is evaporated to dryness. The residue is treated with cold MeOH (2 mL) to afford a white solid which is collected by filtration and washed with Et₂O to afford 5-[4-(4-benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M+1]⁺=415, [M−1]⁻=4.13.

EXAMPLE 28

[0930] The following compounds are prepared by analogously to Example 27. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 28-1 1,1-Dioxo-5-{4-[3-oxo-3H-benzofuran-(2Z)-ylidenemethyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 369 benzyl}-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one 28-2 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetic [M − 1]⁻ = 283 acid 28-3 5-(4-Benzoyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 329 28-4 1-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 357 phenyl]-ethane-1,2-dione 28-5 5-Naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 275 28-6 5-[4-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin- [M − 1]⁻ = 323 3-one 28-7 2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-anthraquinone [M − 1]⁻ = 355 28-8 5-[3-(2-Fluoro-phenoxy)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 335 one 28-9 3-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 389 ethoxy}-benzoic acid 28-10 1-(3-Methyl-butyl)-6-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 362 1H-quinolin-2-one

EXAMPLE 29

[0931] 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide

[0932] A. 5-Methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester

[0933] A solution of 5-Methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (23.58 g, 166 mmol) in MeCN (300 mL) is treated with EDCI (33.41 g, 174 mmol) and DMAP (2.03 g, 16 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 5 min and 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethanol (19.61 g, 166 mmol) is added. The mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer is diluted with an equal portion of hexane and dried over anhydrous MgSO₄. The solution is passed through a plug of silica gel and the solvents are evaporated to dryness to give 5-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester as a clear oil.

[0934] B. 5-Bromomethyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester

[0935] A solution of the title A compound, 5-methyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethyl-silanyl-ethyl ester (34.15 g, 141 mmol) in CCl₄ (200 mL) is treated with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS, 25.08 g, 141 mmol) and 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (1.0 g, 6 mmol). The mixture is irradiated with a 450W mercury lamp for 3 h. An additional 2.5 g of NBS is added and the mixture is further irradiated for 2 h. The mixture is filtered through Celite and a plug of silica gel. The solvent is evaporated to give 5-bromomethyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester as a yellow liquid.

[0936] C. 5-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester

[0937] A solution of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (7.00 g, 24.4 mmol) and DBU (3.71 g, 24.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) is treated with the title B compound, 5-bromomethyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester (8.25 g, 25.7 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT for 3 h and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is chromatographed over silica gel using 20% →50% EtOAc in hexane as the eluent to afford 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester as a yellow oil.

[0938] D. 5-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

[0939] A solution of the title C compound, 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethyl ester (1.07 g, 2.03 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) is treated with a 1M solution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride (4.4 mL, 4.46 mmol) in THF at RT for 3 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer is washed with 1N aqueous HCl and dried over anhydrous MgSO₄. The solvent is evaporated to afford 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid as a yellow solid: [M−1]⁻=425.

[0940] E. 5-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide

[0941] A solution of the title D compound, 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (220 mg, 0.52 mmol) in toluene (10 mL) is treated with SOCl₂ (3 mL) and the mixture is heated at 80° C. for 1 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is dissolved in toluene. The solvent is evaporated again and the residue is dissolved in CH₂Cl₂(10 mL). A mixture of N-methylphenethylamine (35 mg, 0.25 mmol) and triethylamine (39 mg, 38.7 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is added and the mixture is stirred for 16 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is chromatographed over silica gel using 0-100% EtOAc in hexane as the eluent to afford 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide as a clear oil: [M+1]⁺=544.

[0942] F. 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethylamide

[0943] A solution of the title E compound, 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide (70 mg, 0.13 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) is stirred with TFA (2 mL) at RT for 4 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is stirred in equal volumes of MeCN/water (4 mL). The mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μ Acrodisc and the solvents are evaporated to dryness. The residue is trituated from Et₂O to afford 5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethylamide as an off white solid: [M−1]⁻=392.

EXAMPLE 30

[0944] The following compounds are prepared analogously to Example 29. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 30-1 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 384 carboxylic acid (2-thiophen-2-yl-ethyl)-amide 30-2 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 378 carboxylic acid phenethyl-amide 30-3 [4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene- [M − 1]⁻ = 436 2-carbonyl]-amino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid 30-4 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 409 carboxylic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester 30-5 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 331 carboxylic acid isobutyl ester 30-6 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 330 carboxylic acid isobutyl-amide

EXAMPLE 31

[0945] 2-Amino-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide

[0946] A. {4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzyl}-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[0947] A solution of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (742 mg, 2.59 mmol) and (4-hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (738 mg, 3.11 mmol) in THF (15 mL) is treated with triphenylphosphine (1.36 g, 5.18 mmol). The mixture is stirred for 10 min and diethyl azodicarboxylate (902 mg, 5.18 mmol) is added dropwise over 1 min. The mixture is stirred for 72 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel using 1% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to afford {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzyl}-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as a white solid: [M+NH₄]⁺=523.

[0948] B. 5-(4-Aminomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one hydrochloride

[0949] The title A compound, {4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzyl}-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (400 mg, 0.79 mmol ) is dissolved in EtOAc (20 mL) with gentle warming. The cooled solution is saturated with HCl gas and stirred for 30 min. The resulting precipitate is collected by filtration, washed with EtOAc and dried to give 5-(4-aminomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one hydrochloride: [M+1]⁺=406.

[0950] C. ({4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylcarbamoyl}-methyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[0951] The title B compound, 5-(4-aminomethyl-benzyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one hydrochloride (89 mg, 0.20 mmol ) is suspended in dry THF (10 mL) and N-Boc glycine (42 mg, 0.24 mmol) is added. EDCI (58 mg, 0.30 mmol) is added, followed by TEA (61 mg, 0.60 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel using CH₂Cl₂→3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to afford ({4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylcarbamoyl}-methyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as a white solid: [M+NH₄]⁺=580.

[0952] D. 2-Amino-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide

[0953] The title C compound, ({4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzylcarbamoyl}-methyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (80 mg, 0.14 mmol ) is stirred in equal volumes of CH₂Cl₂and TFA (4 mL) for 16 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is stirred in equal volumes of MeCN/water (5 mL) for 30 min. The mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μ Acrodisc and the solvents are evaporated. The solid is washed with Et₂O and dried to afford 2-amino-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=311.

EXAMPLE 32

[0954] 5-(5-{1-[(E)-Hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0955] A. 5-(5-Diethoxymethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0956] The title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (13.9 g, 48.5 mmol), (5-diethoxymethyl-thiophen-2-yl)-methanol (10.5 g, 48.5 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (19.1 g, 72.2 mmol) are dissolved in dry THF (300 mL) and the mixture is cooled to 0° C. Diethyl azodicarboxylate (12.g, 72.7 mmol) is added dropwise over 3 min and the mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is taken up in Et₂O (100 mL). The solution is cooled to 0° C. and the precipitate is filtered and discarded. The filtrate is concentrated to dryness and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel using 0→100% EtOAc in hexane as the eluent to afford 5-(5-diethoxymethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as an orange oil.

[0957] B. 5-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

[0958] The title A compound, 5-(5-diethoxymethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (3.91 g, 8.1 mmol ) is dissolved in THF (100 mL) and 6N aqueous HCl (2.7 mL) is added. The mixture is stirred for 2 h and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to dryness. The residue is triturated from Et₂O to afford 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde as a yellow solid.

[0959] C. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0960] A solution of the title B compound, 5-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (545 mg, 1.33 mmol ) in dry THF (8 mL) is added dropwise to a cold (−70° C.) solution of isopentylmagnesium bromide (2.22 mmol) in dry THF (10 mL) keeping the temperature below −65° C. The mixture is stirred at −70° C. for 45 min and the reaction is quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl solution. The mixture is diluted with EtOAc and the layers are separated. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel using 0→100% EtOAc in hexane as the eluent to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one a yellow oil: [M+NH₄]⁺=500.

[0961] D. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(4-methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0962] The title C compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (125 mg, 0.26 mmol ) is dissolved in THF (10 mL) and 4-methylmorpholine N-oxide (152 mg, 1.3 mmol) is added. Tetrapropylammonium perruthenate (TPAP, 9 mg, 0.026 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred at RT for 1 h. The mixture is filtered through Celite and diluted with EtOAc. The solution is washed with 1N aqueous HCl and the organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄. The solvent is evaporated to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(4-methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a clear oil.

[0963] E. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(5-{1-[-hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0964] The title D compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-[5-(4-methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (50 mg, 0.10 mmol) is dissolved in EtOH (5 mL) and water (1 mL) is added. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (72 mg, 1.0 mmol) is added and the mixture is heated at reflux for 4 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to dryness to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(5-{1-[-hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a clear oil: [M+1]⁺=496.

[0965] F. 5-(5-{1-[(E)-Hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0966] The title E compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(5-{1-[-hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (40 mg, 0.08 mmol ) is stirred in equal volumes of CH₂Cl₂ and TFA (4 mL) at RT for 3 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is stirred in equal volumes of MeCN/water (5 mL) for 15 min. The mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μ Acrodisc and the solvents are evaporated to dryness. The residue is triturated from hexane/Et₂O (4:1) to afford 5-(5-{1-[(E)-hydroxyimino]-4-methyl-pentyl}-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a light pink solid: [M+1]⁺=346.

EXAMPLE 33

[0967] 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester

[0968] A. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid benzyl ester

[0969] To a solution of the title B compound in Example 9, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (2.0 g, 7.0 mmol ) and 4-hydroxymethyl-benzoic acid benzyl ester (2.54 g, 10.5 mmol) in THF (50 mL) is added triphenylphosphine (3.67 g, 14 mmol) and the mixture is stirred until dissolved. The reaction is cooled to 0° C. and diethyl azodicarboxylate (2.20 mL, 14 mmol) dissolved in THF (20 mL) is added dropwise. The reaction is stirred for 16 h, while allowing to warm to RT, then concentrated. The residue is taken up in CH₂Cl₂, and chromatographed in two portions on a 110 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 0:100 (EtOAc:hexane) to 5:95 over 10 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid benzyl ester as a white solid.

[0970] B. 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid

[0971] The title A compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid benzyl ester (2.04 g, 4.0 mmol) is suspended in EtOAc/EtOH (1:1, 100 mL) along with 10% palladium on carbon (300 mg) and treated with hydrogen (48 psi) for 4 h on a Parr Shaker. The reaction mixture is filtered through celite and concentrated to give a white solid which is recrystallized from MeOH to yield 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid: [M−1]⁻=419.

[0972] C. 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-t-butoxycarbonyl-benzyl ester

[0973] A solution of the title B compound, 4-[5-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid (84 mg, 0.2 mmol) and 4-hydroxymethyl-benzoic acid t-butyl ester (42 mg, 0.2 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) is treated with DMAP (12 mg, 0.1 mmol) and the reaction is cooled to 5° C. EDCI (39 mg, 0.2 mmol) is then added and the reaction is stirred for 16 h. The mixture is concentrated and partioned between EtOAc and 1N aqueous HCl. The organic solution is washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to give 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-t-butoxycarbonyl-benzyl ester as a white solid.

[0974] D. 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester

[0975] The title C compound, 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-t-butoxycarbonyl-benzyl ester (119 mg, 0.19 mmol) is dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) and then added TFA (5 mL, 64.9 mmol). This is stirred for 2 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is suspended in MeCN:water (6:4) (12 mL), centrifuged, decanted and filtered through a 0.1 micron Acrodisc filter. The resulting mixture is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in 6 aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (water containing 0.1% TFA: MeCN) at 0 min to 10:90 at 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated by lyophilization to yield 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester as a white amorphous solid: [M−1]⁻=403.

EXAMPLE 34

[0976] The following compounds are prepared using appropriate starting materials and general methods described in Examples 31, 32 and 33. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 34-1 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 317 34-2 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 314 acid 34-3 5-(4-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 255 34-4 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic (mp = 181-183° C.) acid methyl ester 34-5 5-(4-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 241 34-6 5-Nitro-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 314 acid 34-7 5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 284 acid 34-8 5-(4-Chloro-3-methoxy-5-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 334 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-9 5-(2-Nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 270 34-10 5-(3-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 284 34-11 5-(3-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 239 34-12 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenyl-propyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 253 34-13 5-(4-Butoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 297 34-14 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 293 34-15 3-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 284 acid 34-16 4-[5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 326 phenyl]-butyric acid 34-17 5-(2-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 284 34-18 5-(4-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 284 34-19 5-(5-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 284 34-20 5-(2-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 240 34-21 2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 384 isoindole-1,3-dione 34-22 2-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 384 isoindole-1,3-dione 34-23 5,5′-[1,4-Phenylenebis(methylene)bis[1,2,5-thiadiazolidine-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 373 one], 1,1-dioxide 34-24 N-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 312 oxalamic acid 34-25 5-(3-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 241 34-26 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 284 acid 34-27 5-[5-(4-Nitro-phenyl)-furan-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 336 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-28 5-(4-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 311 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-29 5-(3-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 255 34-30 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 270 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-31 5-(3-Amino-4-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M + H]⁺ = 256 34-32 5-(2-Amino-3-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M + H]⁺ = 256 34-33 5-(3-Amino-2-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 254 34-34 5-(2-Amino-5-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M + H]⁺ = 256 34-35 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 350 benzyl]-acetamide 34-36 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 251 carbonitrile 34-37 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 298 carboxylic acid ethyl ester 34-38 5-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 285 34-39 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 256 one 34-40 5-(3,5-Dimethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 253 34-41 (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + H]⁺ = 432 benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester 34-42 (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 430 benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester 34-43 2-Amino-5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 298 acid methyl ester 34-44 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 340 benzoic acid methyl ester 34-45 5-(2-Benzyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 315 34-46 5-(2,4-Bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M − 1]⁻ = 361 one 34-47 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2,4,6-trifluoro-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 279 34-48 5-(2-Bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 303 34-49 5,5′-[[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,2′-diyl]bis(methylene)bis[1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 449 Thiadiazolidine-3-one],1,1-dioxide 34-50 5-(4-Ethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M + H]⁺ = 284 one 34-51 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 326 benzoic acid 34-52 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 312 acid ethyl ester 34-53 1,1-Dioxo-5-[4-(phenethylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,2,5- [M + H]⁺ = 360 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-54 5-(4-Diethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3- [M + H]⁺ = 312 one 34-55 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 374 acid benzyl ester 34-56 N-Benzyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 358 benzamide 34-57 5-(5-Dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M + H]⁺ = 274 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-58 N-[2-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl]-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 440 thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide 34-59 N-(3-Methyl-butyl)-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + CH₄CN⁺]⁺ = 381 benzamide 34-60 (S)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic [M − 1]⁻ = 283 acid 34-61 (R)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic [M − 1]⁻ = 283 acid 34-62 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 359 benzyl ester 34-63 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic [M − 1]⁻ = 299 acid 34-64 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 325 isobutyl ester 34-65 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 340 acid isobutyl ester 34-66 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic [M − 1]⁻ = 313 acid methyl ester 34-67 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 433 carboxymethoxy-benzyl ester 34-68 5-(5-Aminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 260 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-69 4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + H]⁺ = 404 benzylamino]-ethyl}-benzoic acid 34-70 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic [M − 1]⁻ = 355 acid isobutyl ester 34-71 [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic [M − 1]⁻ = 389 acid benzyl ester 34-72 N-Isobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 324 benzamide 34-73 5-(5-Diethylaminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M + H]⁺ = 318 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-74 4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2- [M + H]⁺ = 410 ylmethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-benzoic acid 34-75 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 328 acid methyl ester 34-76 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 342 acid ethyl ester 34-77 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic [M − 1]⁻ = 370 acid isobutyl ester 34-78 5-(4-Ethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 269 34-79 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one [M − 1]⁻ = 293 34-80 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 417 carboxymethyl-benzyl ester 34-81 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 373 phenethyl ester 34-82 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 388 phenylamino-ethyl ester 34-83 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3- [M − 1]⁻ = 403 methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl ester 34-84 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 507 (1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl ester 34-85 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,2- [M − 1]⁻ = 339 dimethyl-propyl ester 34-86 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 383 methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-propyl ester 34-87 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 381 2,2,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester 34-88 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 382 dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester 34-89 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 527 (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-5-benzoyloxy-2-oxo-hexahydro- cyclopenta[b]furan-4-ylmethyl ester 34-90 6-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2- [M + H]⁺ = 376 ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid 34-91 5-{5-[(3-Methyl-butylamino)-methyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl}-1,1- [M + H]⁺ = 332 dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-92 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 418 methyl-4-nitro-benzyl ester 34-93 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 407 chloro-4-methyl-benzyl ester 34-94 5-[5-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M + H]⁺ = 318 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-95 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 411 ethoxycarbonyl-pentyl ester 34-96 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3- [M − 1]⁻ = 407 chloro-phenyl)-ethyl ester 34-97 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-m- [M − 1]⁻ = 387 tolyl-ethyl ester 34-98 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3- [M − 1]⁻ = 441 trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl ester 34-99 (R)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 430 benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester 34-100 5-[4-(Benzylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin- [M − 1]⁻ = 344 3-one 34-101 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 373 methyl-benzyl ester 34-102 4-Methyl-6-{[5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 388 thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid 34-103 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid [4- [M − 1]⁻ = 417 (methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]methyl ester 34-104 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 407 cyclohexyl-2-methyl-propyl ester 34-105 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 403 phenoxy-propyl ester 34-106 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 427 trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester 34-107 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 427 trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester 34-108 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 417 (4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl ester 34-109 5-[5-(3-Methyl-butyryl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 315 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-110 3-[[[4-[(1,1,4-Trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]benzoyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 403 oxy]methyl]benzoic acid 34-111 5-[4-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 310 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-112 5-{4-[(2,2-Dimethyl-propylamino)-methyl]-benzyl}-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 324 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-113 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 409 naphthalen-1-ylmethyl ester 34-114 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 404 nitro-benzyl ester 34-115 (4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + H]⁺ = 432 benzoylamino]-ethyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid 34-116 5-[5-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 329 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-117 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 275 carboxylic acid 34-118 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 404 nitro-benzyl ester 34-119 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 412 (carboxymethyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester 34-120 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 409 benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 34-121 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 413 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-122 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 435 biphenyl-4-ylmethyl ester 34-123 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 416 acetylamino-benzyl ester 34-124 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 449 benzyl-benzyl ester 34-125 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 373 methyl-benzyl ester 34-126 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2- [M − 1]⁻ = 418 methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester 34-127 Glycine, N-(aminosulfonyl)-N-[[4-[[(2-phenylethyl)thio]methyl]- [M − 1]⁻ = 407 phenyl]methyl]-, methyl ester 34-128 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 417 carboxymethyl-benzyl ester 34-129 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 418 methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester 34-130 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 445 fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester 34-131 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2- [M − 1]⁻ = 643 ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)- benzyl ester 34-132 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4- [M − 1]⁻ = 493 (1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl ester 34-133 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 418 methyl-2-nitro-benzyl ester 34-134 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid o- [M − 1]⁻ = 359 tolyl ester 34-135 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3- [M − 1]⁻ = 426 (carboxymethyl-methyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester 34-136 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 345 phenyl ester 34-137 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 464 isobutylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester 34-138 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 409 naphthalen-2-ylmethyl ester 34-139 N,N-Diisobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M + H]⁺ = 382 benzamide 34-140 {4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]- [M + H]⁺ = 397 piperazin-1-yl}-acetic acid 34-141 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid [M − 1]⁻ = 395 naphthalen-2-yl ester 34-142 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)- [M − 1]⁻ = 465 benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester 34-143 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 408 carbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester 34-144 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazine-1-carbonyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 427 thiadiazolidin-3-one 34-145 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-(3- [M − 1]⁻ = 497 phenyl-propionyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester 34-146 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5- [M − 1]⁻ = 498 benzylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester

EXAMPLE 35

[0977] 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one sodium salt

[0978] A. N-sulfamoylated-N-phenylglycine ethyl ester

[0979] A solution N-phenylglycine ethyl ester (1.0 g, 5.58 mmol) and TEA (1.69 g, 16.7 mmol) in MeCN, 3 mL is added dropwise to a freshly prepared solution of sulfamoyl chloride (5.58 mmol) in MeCN (5 mL) over 20 min. The mixture is stirred at room temperature (RT) for 16 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄) and evaporated. The residue is flash chromatographed on silica gel using 30% →50% EtOAc in hexanes as eluent to afford the N-sulfamoylated-N-phenylglycine ethyl ester as a yellow solid: [M+1]⁺=259.

[0980] B. 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one sodium salt

[0981] A solution of the title A compound, N-sulfamoyl-N-phenylglycine ethyl ester (23 mg, 0.089 mmol) in EtOH is treated with 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH, 0.089 mL, 0.089 mmol) and the mixture is stirred at RT for 3 h. The mixture is evaporated to dryness to afford 1,1-dioxo-5-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one sodium salt as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=211.

EXAMPLE 36

[0982] 5-(2,4-Diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0983] A. Glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide

[0984] Glycine methyl ester-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide (14.9 g, 47.0 mmol), is prepared analogously to the literature procedure as described by Ducry et. al. Helvetica Chimica. Acta. 1999, 82, 2432-47) and is dissolved in 100 mL of 1,4-dioxane, then 94 mL of 1N aqueous NaOH solution is added. After 120 minutes, the 1,4-dioxane is evaporated in vacuo, and the remaining aqueous solution is extracted with diethyl ether. The aqueous solution is acidified with 1N aqueous HCl solution and extracted with EtOAc two times. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄), filtered and evaporated to dryness giving glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide: [M−1]⁻=303.

[0985] B. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0986] The title A compound, glycine-N-sulfonic acid 2,4-dimethoxybenzylamide (14.3 g, 47.0 mmol) is dissolved in 300 mL of THF, then hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt, 7.20 g, 47.0 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred until dissolved. EDCI (9.01 g, 47.0 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred for 10 min, followed by the addition of TEA (7.20 mL, 51.7 mmol). The reaction is stirred for 16 h, then evaporated under vacuo. The residue is partitioned between 1N aqueous HCl solution and EtOAc. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to give an oil which solidified on standing. This is dissolved in hot EtOAc and flash chromatographed on silica gel with 40% EtOAc in hexanes to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=285.

[0987] C. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0988] A solution of the title B compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (303 mg, 1.05 mmol) in dry 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) is treated with Cs₂CO₃ (342 mg, 1.05 mmol). 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (197 mg, 1.05 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h. The solvent is evaporated and the residue is partitioned between EtOAc and 1N aqueous HCl. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel using 10% →100% EtOAc in hexanes as the eluent to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a yellow solid: [M−1]⁻=451.

[0989] D. 2-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(2,4-diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0990] A mixture of the title C compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (200 mg, 4.42 mmol) in 20 mL of MeOH/EtOAc (3:1) and 10% palladium on carbon (100 mg) is shaken under hydrogen atmosphere at 40 psi for 1 h. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvents are evaporated to afford 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)-5-(2,4-diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a brown solid: [M+1]⁺=393.

[0991] E. 5-(2,4-Diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[0992] A solution of the title D compound, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(2,4-diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (40 mg, 0.10 mmol) is stirred in 4 mL of TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) at RT for 16 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is stirred in 4 mL of MeCN/water (1:1) for 20 min. The mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μM Acrodisc and the solvents are evaporated. The residue is triturated from diethylether (Et₂O) to give 5-(2,4-diaminophenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one TFA salt as a brown solid: [M+1]⁺=243.

EXAMPLE 37

[0993] 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester

[0994] A. 3-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]benzoic acid methyl ester

[0995] A solution of the title B compound in Example 36, 2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (115 mg, 4.02 mmol) and 3-methoxycarbonyl phenylboronic acid (145 mg, 8.04 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) is treated with copper(II) acetate (110 mg, 6.03 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (262 mg, 8.04 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT for 16 h and the solvent is evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and 1N aqueous HCl. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The residue is flash chromatographed on silica gel using 30% EtOAc in hexanes as the eluent to give 3-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]benzoic acid methyl ester as a clear oil: [M+NH₄]⁺=438.

[0996] B. 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester

[0997] A solution of the title A compound, 3-[5-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]benzoic acid methyl ester is stirred in 2 mL of TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) at RT for 16 h. The volatiles are evaporated and the residue is stirred in 4 mL of MeCN/water (1:1) for 20 min. The mixture is filtered through a 0.2 μM Acrodisc and evaporated. The residue is triturated from Et₂O at −50° C. to give 3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester as a pink solid: [M−1]⁻=269.

EXAMPLE 38

[0998] 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid

[0999] A solution of sodium hydroxide (105.4 mg, 2.64 mmol) in water (2.54 g) is added to a solution of the Example 37 title compound, 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid methyl ester (37.1 mg, 0.137 mmol) in MeOH (5.48 mL). This is allowed to stir 13 h and then neutralized by addition of 1N aqueous HCl (2.64 mL). The reaction mixture is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in two equal aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 100:0 (water containing 0.1% TFA: MeCN) for 0 min to 2.5 min, then to 10:90 at 5.5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing the product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield 3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid as a white powder: API-Ms [M−H]⁻=255.09.

EXAMPLE 39

[1000] 5-(4-Aminomethylphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1001] The title compound is prepared analogously to Example 3: [M−1]⁻=240.

EXAMPLE 40

[1002] [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester

[1003] A. (2-Nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester

[1004] (2-Nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid (10.93 g, 60.3 mmol) is dissolved in MeOH (200 mL) and HCl gas is bubbled through the solution for 10 min. The reaction is stirred capped for 18 h, then concentrated under reduced pressure to yield (2-nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester as a yellow oil.

[1005] B. (2-Amino-phenyl) acetic acid methyl ester

[1006] The title A compound, (2-nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid methyl ester (5.0 g, 25.6 mmol) is dissolved in MeOH (125 mL) in a Parr Bottle. It is purged with nitrogen, then added PtO₂ (185 mg), then placed on a Parr Shaker under 50 to 55 psi of hydrogen with shaking for 25.5 h. The reaction is opened and filtered through celite, and concentrated to yield (2-amino-phenyl) acetic acid methyl ester as an amber oil: [M+1]⁺=166.

[1007] C. [2-(t-Butoxycarbonylmethyl-amino)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester

[1008] The title B compound, (2-amino-phenyl) acetic acid methyl ester (4.2 g, 25.4 mmol) is dissolved in DMF (30 mL). Powdered potassium carbonate (8.78 g, 63.5 mmol) and t-butyl bromoacetate (4.12 mL, 27.9 mmol) are added and the reaction is stirred at room temperature for 18 h and then at 50° C. for 1 h. The reaction is diluted with water (300 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL). Combined EtOAc layers are washed with water (2×100 mL) then brine (100 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a viscous brown oil. This residue is chromatographed on a 110 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 10:90 (EtOAc:hexane) to 25:75 over 30 min. Fractions containing product are combined and evaporated to yield [2-(t-butoxy-carbonylmethyl-amino)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester as a clear amber oil: [M+1]⁺=280.

[1009] D. N-(t-Butoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-[2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-phenyl]-glycine t-butyl ester

[1010] Chlorosulfonylisocyanate (1.42 mL, 16.4 mmol) is added to CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) in a dry flask under argon balloon, and cooled with stirring in an ice/salt/water bath. t-Butanol (1.57 mL, 16.4 mmol) is added to this solution and stirred while maintaining the cooling for 1 h. Then a solution of the title C compound, [2-(t-butoxycarbonylmethyl-amino)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester (3.84 g,13.7 mmol) and TEA (5.7 mL, 41.1 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (90 mL) is rapidly cannulated into this above mentioned stirred, cooled solution. During 18 h the reaction slowly warms to RT, then concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc and 0.5N aqueous HCl (2×50 mL). The organic solution is washed with brine (25 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated. The resulting residue is chromatographed on a 110 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 10:90 (EtOAc:hexane) to 30:70 over 30 min, maintained at 30:70 for 15 min then to 50:50 over 6 min. Fractions containing product are combined and evaporated to give an oil which on standing in a high vacuum foamed to yield N-(t-butoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-[2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-phenyl]-glycine t-butyl ester as a white foam: [M−1]⁻=457.

[1011] E. N-Sulfamoyl-N-[2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-phenyl]glycine

[1012] The title D compound, N-(t-butoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-[2-(methoxycarbonyl-methyl)-phenyl]-glycine t-butyl ester (1.87 g, 4.07 mmol) is dissolved in a mixture of TFA (35 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (35 mL) and stirred for 30 min. The reaction is concentrated in vacuo, then triturated with diethyl ether to yield N-sulfamoyl-N-[2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-phenyl]glycine as a clear glass.

[1013] F. [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester

[1014] Carbonyl diimidazole (60 mg, 0.37 mmol) is added as solid to a solution of the title E compound, N-sulfamoyl-N-[2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-phenyl]glycine (112 mg, 0.37 mmol) in THF (5 mL). After 65 h, the solvent is removed by evaporation. The residue is taken up in EtOAc and washed with 1N aqueous HCl followed by brine. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated. This residue is then evaporated from diethyl ether to yield [2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester as a white foam: [M−1]⁻=283.

EXAMPLE 41

[1015] [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid

[1016] A solution of 2N aqueous NaOH (2.0 mL, 4.0 mmol) is added to a solution of the title compound of Example 40, [2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester (57 mg, 0.20 mmol) in MeOH (2.0 mL). The reaction is stirred for 3 h, then neutralized by addition of 2N aqueous HCl (2.0 mL). The mixture is concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to give a yellow solid. The solid is triturated with EtOAc, filtered and the filtrate is evaporated to give a yellow solid. This is dissolved in 2 mL water loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 over 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield [2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=269.

EXAMPLE 42

[1017] 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one potassium salt

[1018] A. (2,4-Dimethoxyphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester

[1019] To a mixture of 1.53 g (10 mmol) of 2,4-dimethoxyaniline and 2.76 g (20 mmol) of potassium carbonate in 10 mL of DMF are added 1.53 g (10 mmol) of methyl bromoacetate. The mixture is stirred at 60° C. for 3 h, then allowed to cool to RT. The mixture is poured into water and extracted with EtOAc. The organic phase is washed with water, brine and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is chromatographed using CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to give (2,4-dimethoxyphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester as an oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ6.46 (d, J=2.20, 1H), 6.41−6.38 (m, 2H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H).

[1020] B. N-(t-Butoxycarbonylsulfamoyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)glycine methyl ester

[1021] To a solution of 1.15 g (8.08 mmol) of chlorosulfonyl isocyanate in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added dropwise a solution of 598 mg (8.08 mmol) of t-butanol in 2 mL of CH₂Cl₂. The solution is stirred at RT for 45 min, then a solution of 1.3 g (5.8 mmol) of the title A compound, (2,4-dimethoxyphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester and 1.2 g (11.9 mmol) of TEA in 4 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added dropwise. The mixture is stirred at RT for 90 min, then washed with water. The organic phase is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. The residual oil is purified by chromatography using 10% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to give N-(t-butoxycarbonylsulfamoyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)glycine methyl ester as a thick yellow oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.57 (d, J=9.19, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 6.51−6.46 (m, 2H), 4.55 (br s, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H) 3.71 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 9H); [M−1]⁻=403.

[1022] C. N-Sulfamoyl-N-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)glycine methyl ester

[1023] A solution of 1.7 g (4.2 mmol) of the title B compound, N-(t-butoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)glycine methyl ester in 9 mL of TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) is stirred at RT for 30 min. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure. CH₂Cl₂ is added to the residue and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. The resulting oil is purified by chromatography using 10% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to afford N-sulfamoyl-N-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)glycine methyl ester as an oil which crystallizes on standing: mp=100-103° C.; ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.50 (d, J=8.09, 1H), 6.51−6.44 (m, 2H), 4.98 (br s, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H).

[1024] D. 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one potassium salt

[1025] To a solution of 980 mg (3.22 mmol) of the title C compound, N-sulfamoyl-N-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)glycine methyl ester in 15 mL of THF are added dropwise 3.0 mL of a 1.0 M solution of potassium t-butoxide in THF. The mixture is stirred at RT for 4 h. The resulting precipitate is filtered and washed with THF. The soild is dried in vacuo to give 5-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one potassium salt as a white solid:

[1026] mp>260° C.; ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.34 (d, J=8.66, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=2.64, 1H), 6.47 (dd, J=8.66, 3.01, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H); [M−1⁻=271; Anal Calcd for C₁₀H₁₁N₂O₅SK+0.3 H₂O C, 38.04; H, 3.70; N, 8.87; Found C,37.93; H, 3.42; N, 8.49.

EXAMPLE 43

[1027] N-Benzyl-2-[3-methyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenoxy]-acetamide

[1028] A. (3-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester

[1029] A mixture of 1.53 g (10 mmol) of 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol, 1.95 g (10 mmol) of t-butyl bromoacetate and 2.76 g (20 mmol) of potassium carbonate in 10 mL of DMF are stirred at RT for 2 h. Water is added and the mixture is extracted with EtOAc and the organic phase is washed with water and brine, and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residual oil is filtered through a pad of silica gel using CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to give (3-methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester as an oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ8.08 (d, J=9.56, 1H), 6.82−6.75 (m, 2H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.49 (s, 9H); Anal. Calcd for C₁₃H₁₇NO₅ C, 58.42; H, 6.41; N, 5.24; Found C, 58.04, H, 6.51; N, 5.09.

[1030] B. (4-Amino-3-methylphenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester

[1031] A solution of 2.35 g (8.8 mmol) of the title A compound, (3-methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester in 40 mL of EtOH is hydrogenated at 45 psi for 18 h in the presence of 10% Pd/C. The catalyst is removed by filtration through Celite and the filtrate is concentrated to give (4-amino-3-methylphenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester as an oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ6.68 (br s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 9H); [M+1]⁺=238.

[1032] C. (4-t-Butoxycarbonylmethoxy-2-methylphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester

[1033] To a mixture of 2.1 g (8.9 mmol) of the title B compound, (4-amino-3-methylphenoxy)-acetic acid t-butyl ester and 2.44 g (17.7 mmol) of potassium carbonate in 8 mL of DMF are added 1.76 g (11.5 mmol) of methyl bromoacetate. The mixture is stirred at 60° C. for 1 h, then allowed to cool to RT. The mixture is poured into water and extracted with EtOAc. The organic phase is washed with water and brine, and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is chromatographed using CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to afford (4-t-butoxycarbonylmethoxy-2-methylphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester as an oil (contaminated with approx 25% of dialkylated product): ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ6.76−6.64 (m, 2H), 6.40 (d, J=8.46, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.91(s, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 9H).

[1034] D. N-(t-Butoxycarbonylsulfamoyl)-N-(4-t-butoxycarbonylmethoxy-2-methylphenylamino)glycine methyl ester

[1035] To a solution of 1.17 g (8.2 mmol) of chlorosulfonyl isocyanate in 10 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added dropwise a solution of 610 mg (8.2 mmol) of t-butanol in 5 mL of CH₂Cl₂. The solution is stirred at RT for 45 min, then a solution of 1.96 g (6.3 mmol) of the title C compound, (4-t-butoxycarbonylmethoxy-2-methylphenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester and 1.1 g (10.9 mmol) of TEA in 8 mL of CH₂Cl₂ is added dropwise. The mixture is stirred at RT for 5 h, then washed with water. The organic phase is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. The residual oil is purified by chromatography using 10% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to give N-(t-butoxycarbonylsulfamoyl)-N-(4-t-butoxycarbonyl-methoxy-2-methylphenylamino)glycine methyl ester as an oil: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.42 (d, J=8.67, 1H), 6.79−6.68 (m, 2H), 4.52 (q, 2H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 1.49 (s, 9H); [M−1]⁻=487.

[1036] E. N-Sulfamoyl-N-(4-(methoxycarbonylmethylamino)-3-methylphenoxy-acetic acid

[1037] A solution of 630 mg (1.29 mmol) of the title D compound, N-(t-butoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(4-t-butoxycarbonylmethoxy-2-methylphenylamino)glycine methyl ester in 6 mL of TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) is stirred at RT for 30 min. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure. CH₂Cl₂ is added to the residue and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give N-sulfamoyl-N-(4-(methoxycarbonyl-methylamino)-3-methylphenoxy-acetic acid as a sticky white solid: ¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.32 (d, J=8.83, 1H), 7.01 (br s, 2H), 6.80−6.68 (m, 2H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 4.24 (broad d, J=22.80, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H).

[1038] F. {1-[4-(Benzylcarbamoylmethoxy)-2-methylphenyl]-sulfamoyl}-acetic acid methyl ester

[1039] To a solution of 406 mg (1.22 mmol) of the title E compound, N-sulfamoyl-N-(4-(methoxycarbonylmethylamino)-3-methylphenoxy-acetic acid, 234 mg (1.22 mmol) of EDCI and 167 mg (1.22 mmol) of HOAt in 4 mL of DMF are added 131 mg (1.22 mmol) of benzylamine. The mixture is stirred at RT for 18 h, then EtOAc is added. The organic mixture is washed with aqueous 10% NaHCO₃, 1N aqueous HCl, water and brine. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. The residual oil is chromatographed using 15% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ then 50% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluant to give {1-[4-(benzylcarbamoylmethoxy)-2-methylphenyl]-sulfamoyl}-acetic acid methyl ester as a foam: ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.53 (d, J=8.46, 1H), 7.39−7.25 (m, 5H), 6.82 (d, J=2.94, 1H), 6.72 (dd, J=11.39, 2.94, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 4.55 (d, J=5.88, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H); [M−1]⁻=420.

[1040] G. N-Benzyl-2-[3-methyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenoxy]-acetamide

[1041] To a solution of 180 mg (0.427 mmol) of the title F compound {1-[4-(benzylcarbamoylmethoxy)-2-methylphenyl]-sulfamoyl}-acetic acid methyl ester in 2 mL of THF is added dropwise 1.0M solution of potassium t-butoxide in THF (0.42 mL). The mixture is stirred at RT for 5 h and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. To the resulting gum are added 3 mL of water and the resulting solution is washed with MTBE. The aqueous layer is acidified with 2N aqueous HCl and the mixture is extracted with EtOAc. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give N-benzyl-2-[3-methyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenoxy]-acetamide as a beige foam: mp=70-90° C.; ¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ7.43−7.25 (m, 7H), 6.94 (t, 1H), 6.87−6.78 (m, 2H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.56 (d, J=5.88, 2H), 4.30 (s, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H); [M−1]⁻=388; Anal. Calcd for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₅S C, 55.52; H, 4.92; N, 10.79; Found: C, 55.45; H, 4.92; N, 10.50.

EXAMPLE 44

[1042] 3-[3-Hydroxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione

[1043] A. 3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzaldehyde

[1044] 3-Hydroxy-4-nitro-benzaldehyde (4.68 g, 28 mmol) is dissolved in DMF (27 mL) and to the solution is added with stirring powdered potassium carbonate (4.27 g, 30.1 mmol) and benzyl bromide (3.34 mL, 28.1 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT overnight, diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted three times with EtOAc. The organic extracts are washed with 10% potassium carbonate and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, decolorized with charcoal, filtered and evaporated to give 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzaldehyde as an oil which is used in the next step without purification.

[1045] B. 3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol

[1046] To a cold (ice-water) solution of the title A compound, 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzaldehyde (6.13 g, 23.8 mmol) in methanol (60 mL) is added in portions with stirring sodium borohydride (906 mg, 24 mmol) and the mixture is allowed to warm up to RT overnight. The mixture is evaporated to dryness at aspirator pressure and the residue is triturated with 2N aqueous HCl and extracted 3 times with EtOAc. The organic extracts are washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol which solidifies on standing at RT under vacuum.

[1047] C. 3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol p-tolune sulfonic acid ester

[1048] A solution of the title B compound, 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol (0.519 g, 2 mmol ) in THF (8 mL) is cooled to 0° C. with stirring under nitrogen and lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)-amide (1M in hexane, 2 mL, 2 mmol) is added dropwise over a period of 5 min. The mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 15 min and p-toluene sulfonyl chloride (382 mg, 2 mmol) is added all at once. The mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 15 min and quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (5 mL). The mixture is extracted twice with EtOAc and the extracts are washed with water and brine, then dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 3-benzoyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol p-toluene sulfonic acid ester as a viscous oil: ¹H-NMR δ7.78 (m, 3H), 7.5−7.3 (m, 7H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 5.2 (s, 2H), 5.08, (s, 2H) 2.42 (s, 3H).

[1049] D. 3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl iodide

[1050] To a solution of the title C compound, 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl alcohol p-toluene sulfonic acid ester (8.57 g, 20.7 mmol) in acetone (126 mL) is added with stirring a solution sodium iodide (7.77 g, 51.8 mmol) in acetone (63 mL) all at once. The mixture is stirred at RT overnight and evaporated. The residue is triturated with water, extracted twice with EtOAc and the extracts are washed with water and brine, then dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and evaporated. The residue is purified by chromatography on silica gel column (2×10 cm, on EtOAc-hexane, 1:1) to give of 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl iodide which solidifies on standing at RT: ¹H-NMR δ7.81 (d, 1H), 7.1 (s, 1H), 7.0 (d, 1H), 7.5−7.3 (m, 5H), 5.23 (s, 2H), 4.39 (s, 2H).

[1051] E. 2-(3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-malonic acid dimethyl ester

[1052] Sodium hydride (60% in mineral oil, 729 mg, 18.22 mmol) is washed twice with dry hexane and suspended in DMF (15 mL). To the suspension is added dropwise a solution of t-butoxycarbonylamino-malonic acid dimethyl ester (4.92 g, 19.9 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) over a period of 10 min. The mixture is stirred at RT for 40 min and a solution of the title D compound, 3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl iodide (6.23 g, 16.9 mmol ) in DMF (15 mL) is added dropwise over a period of 10 min and the mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The mixture is diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted 3 times with EtOAc. The organic extracts are washed with water and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue is crystallized from ether-hexane to give 2-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-malonic acid dimethyl ester: mp=114-116° C.

[1053] F. 3-(3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-t-butyloxycarbonylamino-propionic acid methyl ester

[1054] To a solution of the title E compound, 2-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-malonic acid dimethyl ester (6.98 g, 14.3 mmol) in DMSO (68 mL) and water (1.46 mL) sodium chloride (0.85 g, 14.6 mmol) is added and the mixture is gradually heated to 150° C. for 1 h. The mixture is cooled to RT, diluted with water (300 mL) and extracted 3 times with EtOAc. The organic extracts are washed with water and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, decolorized with charcoal, filtered and evaporated. The residue is purified by chromatography (silica gel column, 6×30 cm, on EtOAc-hexane 1:1) to give 3-(3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-tert-butyloxycarbonylamino-propionic acid methyl ester as a crystalline solid: mp=104-105° C.

[1055] G. 3-(3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-amino-propionic acid methyl ester

[1056] A solution of the title F compound, 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-t-butyloxycarbonylamino-propionic acid methyl ester (733 mg, 1.7 mmol) in a mixture of CH₂Cl₂-trifluoroacetic acid (1:1, 7 mL) is stirred at RT for 30 min, then evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. The layers are separated and the aqueous layer is extracted once more with EtOAc. The combined organic extracts are washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-amino-propionic acid methyl ester as a viscous yellow oil.

[1057] H. 2-(2-Amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester

[1058] A mixture of the title G compound, 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-2-amino-propionic acid methyl ester (597 mg, 1.7 mmol), isatoic anhydride (278 mg, 1.7 mmol) and pyridine (5 mL) is heated with stirring at 80° C. for 7 h and allowed to cool to RT overnight. The mixture is evaporated to dryness, the residue is dissolved in EtOAc and the solution is washed with water and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue is purified by chromatography (silica gel column, 3×20 cm, on EtOAc-hexane-methanol, 8:12:2) to give 2-(2-amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester: ¹H-NMR δ7.815 (d, 1H), 6.294 (s, 1H), 6.825 (d, 1H), 7.384−7.206 (m, 7H), 6.699−6.577 (m, 3H), 5.532 (br s, 2H), 5.093−5.039 (m, 3H), 3.749 s, 3H), 3.403−3.175 (m, 2H).

[1059] I. 2-(2-Amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid

[1060] To a solution of the title H compound, 2-(2-amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester (388 mg, 0.863 mmol) in methanol (8 mL) is added 1N aqueous NaOH (1.73 mL, 1.73 mmol) and the mixture is stirred at RT for 2 h and evaporated. The residue is dissolved in water (20 mL) and the solution is washed twice with EtOAc. The aqueous layer is neutralized with 1N aqueous HCl (1.73 mL) and extracted three times with EtOAc. The organic extracts are washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, decolorized with charcoal, filtered and evaporated to give 2-(2-amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid as a viscous yellow oil: [M+1]⁺=436, [M−1]⁻=434.

[1061] J. 3-(3-Benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione

[1062] To a solution of the title I compound, 2-(2-amino-benzoylamino)-3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid (317 mg, 0.728 mmol ) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) is added HOBt (111.5 mg, 0.728 mmol) and 1-ethyl-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDAC.HCl, 140 mg, 0,72 mmol ) and the mixture is stirred at RT for 4 h and evaporated. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and water and the organic solution is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, water, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, decolorized and evaporated to a small volume. The precipitated product is collected by filtration and dried to give 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione: mp=243-245° C.

[1063] K. 3-(4-Amino-3-benzyloxy-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione

[1064] A solution of the title J compound, 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-nitro-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione (196 mg, 0.47 mmol) in EtOAc-methanol (1:1, 44 mL) is hydrogenated over platinum oxide (22 mg) at atmospheric pressure for 1 h. The catalyst is filtered off and the filtrate is evaporated to dryness to give 3-(4-amino-3-benzyloxy-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione as a foam: [M+1]⁺=388.

[1065] L. 2-Benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenylamino]-acetic acid ethyl ester

[1066] To a solution of the title K compound, 3-(4-amino-3-benzyloxy-benzyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione (190 mg, 0.47 mmol) in THF (1 mL) is added ethyl glyoxalate (50% in toluene, 0.120 mL, 0.61 mmol) and the mixture is stirred at RT for 30 min. The mixture is diluted with methanol-acetic acid (9:1, 4 mL) and solid sodium cyanoborohydride (32 mg, 0.52 mmol) is added at once and the mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The mixture is evaporated to dryness the residue is extracted with EtOAc, washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, and brine, dried and evaporated. The residue is purified by chromatography (silica gel column, 2×20 cm, on EtOAc-hexane-methanol 6:4:1) to give 2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenylamino]-acetic acid ethyl ester as a white crystalline soliid: mp=156-158° C.

[1067] M. N-[2-Benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[t-butyloxycarbonylaminosulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester

[1068] A solution of t-butyloxycarbonylaminosulfonyl chloride in CH₂Cl₂ (1M solution) is prepared by dissolving t-butyl alcohol (0.35 mL, 3.66 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.6 mL), cooling the solution to 0° C., adding dropwise with stirring chlorosulfonyl isocyanate (0.32 mL, 3.68 mmol) and stirring the mixture at 0° C. for 1 h. The above reagent (0.314 mL, 0.314 mmol) is added dropwise to a solution of the title L compound, 2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenylamino]-acetic acid ethyl ester (92 mg, 0.194 mmol in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) at 0° C. with stirring. The resulting solution is allowed to reach RT and stirred overnight. The mixture is diluted with CH₂Cl₂, washed with water, 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to give N-[2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[t-butyloxycarbonylamino-sulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester: [M+1]⁺=653.

[1069] N. N-[2-Benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[aminosulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester

[1070] The title M compound, N-[2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[t-butyloxycarbonylaminosulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester (124 mg, 0.19 mmol) is dissolved in CH₂Cl₂-TFA-triethylsilane (2.5:7:0.5, 1.5 mL) and the solution is stirred at RT for 1 h and evaporated. The residue is dissolved in EtOAc and the solution is washed twice with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated to give N-[2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[aminosulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester as a foam: [M+1]⁺=553.

[1071] O. 3-[3-Benzyloxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione

[1072] To a solution of the title N compound, N-[2-benzyloxy-4-(2,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepin-3-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-N-[aminosulfonyl]-amino-acetic acid ethyl ester (93 mg, 0.168 mmol ) in THF is cooled to 0° C. and treated dropwise with a solution of potassium t-butoxide in THF (1M, 0.244 mL, 0.244 mmol). After stirring at 0° C. for 30 min, additional potassium t-butoxide solution is added and stirring continued for another 1 h. The resulting suspension of fine solids is centrifuged, the supernatant is decanted and the cake of solids is suspended in EtOAc and centrifuged. The supernatant is decanted and the cake of solids is triturated with EtOAc and 2N aqueous HCl. The EtOAc layer is washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, decolorized with charcoal, filtered and evaporated to give 3-[3-benzyloxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione as a foam: [M+1]⁺=507.

[1073] P. 3-[3-Hydroxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione

[1074] A solution of 3-[3-benzyloxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione (452 mg, 0.89 mmol) in ethanol-acetic acid (2:1, 12 mL) is hydrogenated over 10% palladium on charcoal catalyst (106 mg) at 50 psi for 24 h. The catalyst is filtered and the filtrate is evaporated to dryness. The residue is purified by LC-MS, on a Gilson-Micromass instrument using a Phenominex Luna, 5 μ, 60×21.2 mm, C-8 column, a gradient of 5% to 100% over 8 min with solvent A (water, 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) and B (MeCN, 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) with flow rate 20 mL/min, UV detector at 215 nm and cone voltage setting at 30 V. The purification is conducted with several runs with 50 mg of crude material being used in each run (approximately 16 runs). Pure fractions are pooled and evaporated to dryness, the residue is dissolved in water-MeCN and the solution is filtered and the filtrate is concentrated to give 3-[3-hydroxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione as an amorphous solid:

[1075] mp=180° C.; [M+1]⁺=417.

EXAMPLE 45

[1076] 5-(4-Iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1077] A. N-(2-Trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(4-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester

[1078] Chlorosulfonylisocyanate (3.97 mL, 45.6 mmol) is added to CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) in a dry 300 mL Schlenk flask under argon balloon, and cooled with stirring in an ice/salt/water bath. Trimethylsilylethanol (6.53 mL, 45.6 mmol) is added to this solution and stirred while maintaining the cooling for 1 h. Then a solution (4-Iodophenylamino)acetic acid methyl ester (4.43 g, 15.2 mmol, obtained by alkylation of 4-iodoaniline using the method of Tohru Fukuyama et. al., Tet. Lett. 1997, 38 (33), 5831-34) and TEA (8.69 mL, 62.32 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) is rapidly cannulated into this above mentioned stirred, cooled solution. After 30 min, the reaction is poured into 400 mL of 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue is chromatographed on a 110 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 5:95 (EtOAc:CH₂Cl₂) to 10:90 over 15 min. Fractions containing product are combined and evaporated to give an oil which on standing in a high vacuum solidified to yield N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(4-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester as a yellow solid.

[1079] B. 5-(4-Iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1080] Tetrabutylammonium fluoride (6.39 g, 24.48 mmol) is added to a solution of the title A compound, N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(4-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester (3.15 g, 6.12 mmol) in freshly distilled tetrahydrofuran (60 mL). The reaction is stirred under argon and heated at 90° C. The reaction is monitored by reverse phase HPLC (YMC CombiScreen Pro C18, 50×4.6 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) eluting at 3 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water: MeCN) to 10:90 at 7.0 min. Starting material has a retention time of 4.88 min and the product has a retention time of 2.83 min. After 24 h, the reaction is poured into 500 mL of 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The organic solution is treated with Na₂SO₄ and charcoal, filtered through celite and concentrated to give an oil. Crystallization from EtOAc/hexane (and some additional charcoal) yields 5-(4-iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a light yellow powder: mp=191-193° C., [M−H]⁻=336.8.

EXAMPLE 46

[1081] (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1082] A. 5-(4-Iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1083] The title compound of Example 45, 5-(4-iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (355.9 mg, 1.05 mmol) is dissolved in THF (20 mL) in a 40 mL capacity septum capped vial, and stirred under argon balloon. Triphenylphosphine (552 mg, 2.11 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred until dissolved, then 4-methyoxybenzyl alcohol (0.156 mL, 1.26 mmol) is added by syringe. The stirred reaction is cooled in an ice bath, and disopropyl azodicarboxylate (0.415 mL, 2.11 mmol) is added slow dropwise by syringe. After two h, the reaction is concentrated in vacuo and the residue is taken up in CH₂Cl₂. Chromatography on a 35 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 10:90 (EtOAc:hexane) to 30:70 over 15 min gives 5-(4-iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid. ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) 3.80 (s, 3H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 6.89 (d, J=7.5, 2H, aryl), 7.03 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 7.73 (d, J=7.5, 2H).

[1084] B. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1085] Onto zinc foil (99.9% Aldrich 35,602-6, 775 mg, 11.85 mmol) cut in small pieces is added DMF (freshly distilled from CaH₂ under argon, 4.5 mL) and 1,2-dibromoethane (0.033 mL, 0.38 mmol) under argon. The mixture is heated at 50° C. for 10 min, then allowed to cool and trimethylsilyl chloride (0.19 mL, 0.153 mmol) is added. The reaction is stirred for 25 min and a solution of (R)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-iodo-propionic acid benzyl ester (Fluka, 2.18 g, 5.37 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) is added. After 15 min, the mixture is decanted into a solution of the title A compound, 5-(4-iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (1.75 g, 3.82 mmol), tri-o-tolylphosphine (232.5mg, 0.764 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (175 mg, 0.191 mmol) in DMF (13 mL). After stirring for 1.5 h, the resulting reaction mixture is poured onto a mixture of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (200 mL) and water (200 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×250 mL). The organic solution is washed with water (1×200 mL) and brine (1×200 mL), then filtered through celite to removed a strong gray precipitate. The filtrate is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a dark red brown oil. This is chromatographed on a 110 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 0:100 (EtOAc:CH₂Cl₂) to 10:90 over 25 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester as a white solid after tritruration with Et₂O: [M+NH₄]⁺=627.0, [M-HCO₂]⁻=654.1.

[1086] C. (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1087] The title B compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (40 mg, 0.066 mmol) is dissolved in TFA (1.32 mL) containing t-butyldimethylsilane (0.033 mL, 0.198 mmol) in a 1 dram vial. The reaction is monitored by reverse phase HPLC (YMC CombiScreen Pro C18, 50×4.6 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) eluting at 3 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 at 7.0 min. Starting material has a retention time of 4.97 min and a new peak has a retention time of 3.09 min, the starting material without the t-butoxylcarbonyl group as an “intermediate”, [M+H]⁺=510. After 25 min at RT, the reaction is heated at 80° C. for an additional 25 min. A new peak by HPLC has a retention time of 2.02 min, corresponding to the desired product. The reaction is cooled, filtered through florisil to remove a black precipitate and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac. The resulting residue is triturated with Et₂O to give a white solid. This material is purified on a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in two equal aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) 10:90 over 5.0 min, then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield (S)-2-amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid benzyl ester as a white foam: [M−1]⁻=388.0.

EXAMPLE 47

[1088] (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid

[1089] A. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid

[1090] The title B compound in Example 46, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (107 mg, 0.176 mmol) is dissolved in a 1:1 mixture of EtOAc:EtOH (50 mL) in a 200 mL Parr bottle. 10% Palladium on carbon (30 mg) is added as a solid and the reaction mixture is hydrogenated on a Parr Shaker Apparatus at 41 psi of hydrogen for 2.5 h. The reaction mixture is filtered through celite and concentrated in vacuo to give (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonyl-amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid as a white foam: [M−H]⁺=518.1.

[1091] B. (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid

[1092] The title A compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid (84.5 mg, 0.163 mmol) is dissolved in TFA (3.26 mL) containing t-butyldimethylsilane (0.081 mL, 0.498 mmol) at RT. The reaction is monitored by reverse phase HPLC (YMC CombiScreen Pro C18, 50×4.6 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) eluting at 3 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 over 7.0 min. The starting material has a retention time of 3.85 min. After 20 min at RT, the reaction is heated at 80° C. for an additional 45 min. A new peak by HPLC has a retention time of 0.52 min, corresponding to the desired product. The reaction is cooled, filtered through florisil to remove a black precipitate and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac. The residue is triturated with Et₂O to give a white solid which is purified on a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in two equal aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 100:0 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 70:30 over 5.0 min, then to 10:90 by 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac, then triturated with 10% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in MeCN to yield (S)-2-amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=298.0.

EXAMPLE 48

[1093] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1094] A. ((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbomoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[1095] HOBt (27 mg, 0.175 mmol), pentyl amine (0.020 mL, 0.175 mmol) and EDCI (37 mg, 0.192 mmol) are added to a solution of the title A compound in Example 47, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid (91 mg, 0.175 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) and the reaction is stirred at RT for 2 h. The mixture is concentrated and the product is taken up in EtOAc, washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, and the organic solution is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a white solid. Chromatography on a 10 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 30:70 (EtOAc:hexane) to 60:40 over 10 min yields ((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as a white solid: [M+1]⁺=589.

[1096] B. (S)-2-Amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl-N-pentyl-propionamide

[1097] A solution of the title A compond, ((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (64 mg, 0.108 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is treated with TFA (1 mL). After 20 min, the solvent is evaporated under stream of nitrogen. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, and the organic solution is washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield (S)-2-amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide as a white solid: [M+1]⁺=489.

[1098] C. (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1099] HOBt (16 mg, 0.102 mmol), (S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionic acid (21 mg, 0.102 mmol) and EDCI (21 mg, 0.112 mmol) are added to a solution of the title B compound, (S)-2-amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide (50 mg, 0.102 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) and the reaction is stirred at RT for 2.5 h, then concentrated. The residue is taken up in EtOAc, washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield (S)-2-acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide as a white foam: [M+1]⁺=678.

[1100] D. (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[4-(I,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1101] A solution of the title C compound, (S)-2-acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide (49 mg, 0.07 mmol) in TFA (1.4 mL) containing t-butyldimethylsilyl (0.035 mL, 0.21 mmol) is heated at 80° C. for 1 h. The reaction is concentrated under nitrogen stream to give an oil which is taken up in 60% MeCN in water. Water (1 mL) is added, and the mixture filtered through a 0.1 micron Acrodisc filter. The resulting mixture is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in three aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 over 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield (S)-2-acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide as a white solid: [M−1]⁻=556.

EXAMPLE 49

[1102] [4-(2-{(S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionylamino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic

[1103] A. (S)-2-Amino-3-{4-]5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1104] The title B compound in Example 46, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (100 mg, 0.164 mmol) is stirred in a mixture of TFA (3.28 mL) and t-butyldimethylsilane (0.082 mL, 0.492 mmol) for 5 min. then concentrated on a Savant Speedvac. The residue is triturated with Et₂O to give a white solid which is dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ and washed with 5% aqueous NaHCO₃ solution, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and evaporated to yield (S)-2-amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester as an oil.

[1105] B. (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1106] A solution of the title A compound, (S)-2-amino-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (79 mg, 0.155 mmol) and (S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionic acid (33.7 mg, 0.162 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3.1 mL) is treated with HOBt (24.8 mg, 0.162 mmol), followed by a slurry of EDCI (31.0 mg, 0.162 mmol) and TEA (0.023 mL, 0.162 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL). After 1 h, EtOAc (100 mL) is added and the mixture is washed with 2N aqueous HCl (3×50 mL) and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (50 mL). The EtOAc layer is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to yield (S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester as a white powder.

[1107] C. (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid

[1108] A mixture of the title B compound, (S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionyl-amino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (104.3 mg, 0.149 mmol) and 10% palladium on carbon (30 mg) in EtOAc and EtOH (50:50; 250 mL) is stirred under hydrogen at 45 psi in a Parr Shaker for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture is filtered through celite and concentrated to yield (S)-2-((S)-2-acetyl-amino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid as a light yellow foam.

[1109] D. {4-[2-((S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionylamino)-ethyl]-phenyl}-acetic acid t-butyl ester

[1110] A solution of the title C compound, (S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionyl-amino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid (83.4 mg, 0.137 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) is treated with a solution of [4-(2-amino-ethyl)phenyl]-acetic acid t-butyl ester (32.2 mg, 0.137 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (0.5 mL), followed by a solution of HOBt (21.9 mg, 0.143 mmol) in DMF:CH₂Cl₂ (50:50, 0.5 mL), and finally EDCI (27.6 mg, 0.143 mmol) and TEA (0.020 mL, 0.143 mmol) as a slurry in CH₂Cl₂ (0.5 mL). The reaction is mixed well to give a homogeneous solution. After 3 h, EtOAc (100 mL) is added and the reaction is washed with 2N aqueous HCl (3×50 mL) and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (50 mL). EtOAc layer is dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to yield {4-[2-((S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionylamino)-ethyl]-phenyl}-acetic acid t-butyl ester as an oil.

[1111] E. [4-(2-{(S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionylamino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic

[1112] The title D compound, {4-[2-((S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-{4-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionylamino)-ethyl]-phenyl}-acetic acid t-butyl ester (85.4 mg, 0.103 mmol) is dissolved in TFA (2.07 mL) containing t-butyldimethysilane (0.051 mL, 0.309 mmol) and heated in a sealed vial at 80° C. for 1 h. The solvent is removed on a Savant Speedvac, and trituration with Et₂O yields a white solid which is dissolved in DMSO:water (1:6,12 mL) and loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in five aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 over 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to give [4-(2-{(S)-2-((S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionylamino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic as a white powder: [M−1]⁻=648.22.

EXAMPLE 50

[1113] The following compounds are prepared analogously to Examples 48 and 49. Example Chemical Name MS [m/z] 50-1 (S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-N-{(S)-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-2- [M − H]⁻ = 618 [4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-propionamide 50-2 2-[4-(2-Benzoylamino-2-{1-carbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadi- [M + 1]⁺ = 668 azolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethylcarbamoyl}-ethyl)-phenoxy]-malonic acid 50-3 (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M − 1]⁻ = 583 thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide 50-4 (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4- [M − 1]⁻ = 645 trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide 50-5 (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadi- [M − 1]⁻ = 507 azolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide 50-6 (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo- [M − 1]⁻ = 569 1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide 50-7 (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(3,3-diphenyl-propyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4- [M − 1]⁻ = 631 trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide 50-8 (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-[(S)-2-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadi- [M − 1]⁻ = 696, 698 azolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-ethyl]-3-phenyl- propionamide 50-9 (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[3-bromo-4- [M + 1]⁺ = 636, 638 (1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-pentyl-propionamide 50-10 (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-3-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5- [M + 1]⁺ = 649, 651 thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-propionamide

[1114] EXAMPLE 51

[1115] (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1116] A. N-(2-Trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(3-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester

[1117] To a cooled (ice/salt/water bath) solution of chlorosulfonylisocyanate (3.23 mL, 37.1 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) is added trimethylsilylethanol (5.32 mL, 37.1 mmol). After 1 h, a solution of (3-Iodo-phenylamino)-acetic acid methyl ester (2.7 g, 9.28 mmol) (obtained by alkylation of 3-iodoaniline using the method of Tohru Fukuyama et. al., Tett. Lett. 38 (33) pp. 5831-34, 1997) and TEA (5.3 mL, 38.04 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) is added and the reaction is stirred for 2.5 h. The mixture is poured into 400 mL of 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The EtOAc layer is washed with 1N aqueous HCl, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. Chromatography on a 110 g silica gel RediSep (Isco Inc.) column with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 10:90 (EtOAc:hexane) to 40:60 over 55 min gives an oil. Trituration with Et₂O yields N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(3-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester as a white solid.

[1118] B. 5-(3-Iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1119] A solution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride (5.88 g, 18.67 mmol) in THF (40 mL) is added a solution of the title A compound, N-(2-trimethylsilylethoxycarbonyl-sulfamoyl)-N-(3-iodo-phenyl)glycine methyl ester (2.33 g, 4.5 mmol) in THF (50 mL). The reaction is heated at 90° C. and monitored by reverse phase HPLC (YMC CombiScreen Pro C18, 50×4.6 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) eluting at 3 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 at 7.0 min. Starting material has a retention time of 4.82 min and the product has a retention time of 2.81 min. After 24 h, the reaction is poured into 500 mL of 1N aqueous HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a yellow solid. Trituration with EtOAc/hexane yields 5-(3-iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: (M−H)]⁻=336.9.

[1120] C. 5-(3-Iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one

[1121] The title B compound, 5-(3-iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (932 mg, 2.76 mmol) is dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) in a 40 mL capacity septum capped vial, stirred under argon balloon. Triphenylphosphine (1.47 g, 5.51 mmol) is added as a solid and stirred until dissolved, then 4-methyoxybenzyl alcohol (0.688 mL, 5.51 mmol) is added by syringe. The stirred reaction is cooled in an ice bath, and diethyl azodicarboxylate (0.867 mL, 5.51 mmol) is added slow dropwise by syringe. The reaction is stirred 16 h and then recooled and added more diethyl azodicarboxylate (0.433 mL, 2.26 mmol). After 5 h, the reaction is concentrated in vacuo, then taken up in CH₂Cl₂ and chromatographed on a 35 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 0:100 (EtOAc:CH₂Cl₂) for 5 min, then to 5:95 over 35 min. Fractions containing product are combined, concentrated and recrystalized with EtOAc/hexanes to yield 5-(3-iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one as a white solid: ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.76 (s, 3H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 6.92 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=7.5, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=7.5, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.5, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H).

[1122] D. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester

[1123] Onto zinc foil (99.9% Aldrich 35,602-6, 118.5 mg, 1.813 mmol) is cut in small pieces is added DMF (freshly distilled from CaH₂ under argon, 0.4 mL) and 1,2-dibromoethane (0.006 mL, 0.065 mmol) under argon. The mixture is heated at 50° C. for 10 min, then allowed to cool and trimethylsilyl chloride (0.003 mL, 0.026 mmol) is added. The reaction is stirred for 25 min and a solution of (R)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-iodo-propionic acid benzyl ester (Fluka, 342 mg, 0.844 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) is added. After 1 h, the mixture is decanted to a solution of the title C compound, 5-(3-iodo-phenyl)-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one (300 mg, 0.65 mmol), tri-o-tolylphosphine (29.9 mg, 0.13 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (29.9 mg, 0.033 mmol) in DMF (2 mL). After stirring for 1.5 h, the resulting reaction mixture is poured onto water (100 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combined EtOAc layers are washed with water (1×200 mL) and brine (1×200 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a yellow oil. This is chromatographed on a 35 g silica gel RediSep column (Isco, Inc.) with a 30 mL/min gradient elution of 0:100 (EtOAc:CH₂Cl₂) to 12:88 over 40 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated to yield (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester as a clear oil: [M+NH₄]⁺=627.0, [M−HCO₂]⁻=654.1.

[1124] E. (S)-2-t-Butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid

[1125] The title D compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid benzyl ester (187 mg, 0.307 mmol) is dissolved in a 1:1 mixture of EtOAc:EtOH (50 mL) in a 200 mL Parr bottle. 10% Palladium on carbon (52 mg) is added as a solid and the reaction mixture is hydrogenated on a Parr Shaker Apparatus at 47 psi of hydrogen for 1.33 h. The reaction mixture is filtered through celite and concentrated in vacuo to give (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonylamino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid as a white foam: [M−1]⁻=518.1.

[1126] F. ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester

[1127] HOBt (46.4 mg, 0.302 mmol), pentyl amine (0.035 mL, 0.302 mmol) and EDCI (63.7 mg, 0.332 mmol) are added to a solution of the title E compound, (S)-2-t-butoxycarbonyl-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-propionic acid (157 mg, 0.302 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) and this is stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction is then concentrated in vacuo and the product is taken up in EtOAc. The organic solution is successively washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution and brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester as a white film.

[1128] G. (S)-2-Amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide

[1129] A solution of the title F compound, ((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-carbamic acid t-butyl ester (156 mg, 0.265 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) is treated with TFA (1 mL). After 30 min, the solvent is evaporated under stream of nitrogen. The residue is partitioned between EtOAc and saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. The organic solution is washed with brine, dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated to yield (S)-2-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide as a white solid: [M+1]⁺=489.

[1130] H. (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1131] HOBt (40.5 mg, 0.264 mmol), (S)-2-acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionic acid (54.7 mg, 0.264 mmol) and EDCI (50.6 mg, 0.264 mmol) are added to a solution of the title G compound, (S)-2-amino-3-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-N-pentyl-propionamide (129 mg, 0.264 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) and stirred at RT for 2 h. The reaction is concentrated and the product is taken up in EtOAc, washed with 1N aqueous HCl, saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to yield (S)-2-acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide as a white solid: [M+1]⁺=678.

[1132] I. (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide

[1133] A solution of the title H compound, (S)-2-acetylamino-N-((S)-2-{3-[5-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl]-phenyl}-1-pentylcarbamoyl-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide (124 mg, 0.183 mmol) in TFA (3 mL) containing t-butyldimethylsilyl (0.091 mL, 0.548 mmol) is heated at 80° C. for 30 min, then concentrated under nitrogen stream to give an oil containing a fine dark suspension. The product is taken up in 60% MeCN in water and water (1 mL) is added. The mixture filtered through a 0.1 micron Acrodisc filter and the filtrate is loaded onto a preparative reverse phase HPLC column (YMC CombiPrep Pro C18, 50×20 mm I.D., particle size S-5 micron, 12 nM) in five aliquots and eluted at 30 mL/min with a gradient of 90:10 (0.1% TFA in water:MeCN) to 10:90 over 5 min. Then held at 10:90 until 7 min. Fractions containing product are combined and concentrated on a Savant Speedvac to yield (S)-2-acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl)-3-phenyl-propionamide as a white foam: [M+1]⁺=558. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of the formula

wherein R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, alkynyl, alkylthio, heteroaralkyl, heteroaralkoxy or heteroaryloxy provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; or R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, optionally substituted amino, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aralkylthio, aryloxy, arylthio or cycloalkyl provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; (ii) X and Y are CH; and (iii) Q₂ is oxygen; or C—R₁ may be replaced with nitrogen or N→O; or R₁ and R₂ combined together with the carbon atoms to which R₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- to 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that R₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or R₂ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, aralkoxy, heteroaralkoxy, aralkylthio, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, arylthio or cycloalkyl; or R₂ is —C(O)R₃ wherein R₃ is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R₃ is —NR₄R₅ in which R₄ and R₅ are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; L₁ is a single bond; or L₁ is carbon which combined together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is CH or nitrogen which taken together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is CH, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and L₂ is carbon which combined together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is —CH₂—, oxygen, sulfur or —NR₆— and L₂ is CH which taken together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur wherein R₆ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein R₇ is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; n is zero or an integer from 1 to 4; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heteroaryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl, acyl or acylamino; m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen; X and Y are CH; L₁ is a single bond located at the 4-position; L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein s is zero; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)—O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; and Q₂ is oxygen; or (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen; X and Y are CH; L₁ is a single bond; L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen and s is 1; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; and Q₂ is oxygen; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or Q₁is a radical of the formula

wherein W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₁ is —C(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z; V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1; V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R₄, and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1; V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R₄; R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b), in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen, carboxy, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; s is zero or an integer from 1 to 3; Q₂ is oxygen, sulfur or NR₁₃ wherein R₁₃ is hydrogen, hydroxy or lower alkyl; X and Y are independently CH or nitrogen; or —X═Y— is sulfur, oxygen or —NR₁₄— wherein R₁₄ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heteroaryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl or sulfonyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 2. A compound according to claim 1 wherein Q₂ is oxygen; X and Y are CH; or —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 3. A compound according to claim 2 of the formula

wherein R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, alkylthio, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when L₃is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; or R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy or aryloxy provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— in which s is zero; and (ii) X and Y are CH; R₂ is hydrogen; or R₂is —C(O)R₃ wherein R₃ is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R₃ is —NR₄R₅ in which R₄ and R₅ are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; L₁ is a single bond; or L₁ is carbon which combined together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is CH or nitrogen which taken together with R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is CH, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and L₂ is carbon which combined together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form an optionally substituted fused 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₁ is —CH₂—, oxygen, sulfur or —NR₆— and L₂ is CH which taken together with L₁, R₂ and the carbon atoms to which L₁ and R₂ are attached form a fused 5- to 7-membered ring which may be interrupted with one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur wherein R₆ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl provided that L₁ and R₂ are attached to carbon atoms adjacent to each other; or L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein R₇ is hydrogen; n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl; R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl; m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen; X and Y are CH; L₁ is a single bond located at the 4-position; L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein s is zero; and Z is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; or (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when R₁ and R₂ are hydrogen; X and Y are CH; L₁ is a single bond; L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— wherein n is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen and s is 1; and Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z; V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1; V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b)—, —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R₄, and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are as defined for R₄ and R₅; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero or 1; V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R₄; R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b), in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R₄ and R₅ provided that (i) L₂ is —(CHR₇)_(n)— in which n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; L₃ is —(CHR)_(s)— wherein R is hydrogen; s is zero or an integer from 1 to 3; X and Y are CH, or —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 4. A compound according to claim 3 of the formula

wherein R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy; n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen; R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl; m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5b) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; s is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₃ is O, S or —NR_(6a)— wherein R_(6a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl; X and Y are CH; or —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 5. A compound according to claim 3 of the formula

wherein R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkylthio, aralkyl, aralkoxy, aryloxy, heteroaralkyl or heteroaralkoxy; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen; R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or acyl; m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; s is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₃ is O, S or —NR_(6a)— wherein R_(6a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl or acyl; X and Y are CH; or —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 6. A compound according to claim 3 wherein R₂ is hydrogen; L₁ is a single bond; L₂ is —(CH₂)_(n)— in which n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 7. A compound according to claim 6 of the formula

wherein R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or alkylthio provided that R₁ is located at the 2-position when s is zero; or R₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aralkoxy or aryloxy provided that a monocyclic aryl group which is substituted at the para position with a methylene or ethylene bridged nitrogen containing heterocycle does not constitute part of R₁ when (i) R₁ is located at the 2-position and s is zero; and (ii) X and Y are CH; n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2; s is zero or 1; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CHR₈)_(r)' or —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen; R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or acyl; m and r are independently zero or an integer of 1 or 2; Q₁ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl provided that (i) Q₁ is not 2-phenyloxazol-4-yl when R₁ is hydrogen; X and Y are CH; n is zero; s is zero; and Z is 13 (CH₂)_(m)O(CHR₈)_(r)— wherein R₈ is hydrogen, m is zero and r is 2; or (ii) Q₁ is not hydrogen when R₁ is hydrogen; X and Y are CH; n is zero; s is 1; Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— wherein m is zero; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; or W₁ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is as defined for Z; V₁ is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or V₁ is —NR_(4b)R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(5b) are as defined for R_(4a) and R_(5a) provided that (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₂ is —(CH₂)_(P)— in which p is zero or 1; V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a) provided that (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; or Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is hydroxy or optionally substituted alkoxy; or R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a) in which R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₃ is —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is zero or 1; V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R_(4a); R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl; or R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b) in which R_(4c) is as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a) provided that (i) n is an integer of 1 or 2; and (ii) Z is —(CHR₈)_(m)— in which m is zero; X and Y are CH; or —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 8. A compound according to claim 7 wherein —X═Y— is sulfur; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 9. A compound according to claim 7 wherein R₁ is bromide; X and Y are CH; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 10. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is zero; s is 1; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— in which m is zero; Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 11. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(r)— or —(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(r)— wherein m is zero; r is zero or 1; Q₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 12. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)NR₉(CH₂)_(r)— wherein R₉ is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or acyl; m is zero; r is zero or 1; Q₁ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or Q₁ is —C(O)NR_(4a)R_(5a), —C(O)R₁₀, —C(O)OR₁₀ or —S(O)_(q)R₁₀ wherein R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₀ is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; q is an integer of 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 13. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero; Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₁ is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; U₁ is —C(O)— or —(CH₂)_(r)— in which r is zero; V₁ is aryl, heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 14. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is 1; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero; Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₂ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a), and R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁₁ is hydrogen; U₂ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero; V₂ is —NR_(4b)C(O)R_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)OR_(5b), —NR_(4b)C(O)NR_(4c)R_(5b) or —NR_(4b)S(O)₂R_(5b) in which R_(4b) and R_(4c) are as defined for R_(4a), and R_(5b) has a meaning as defined for R_(5a); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 15. A compound according to claim 7 wherein n is 1; Z is —(CH₂)_(m)— wherein m is zero; Q₁ is a radical of the formula

wherein W₃ is —C(O)R_(3a) in which R_(3a) is —NR_(4a)R_(5a), and R_(4a) and R_(5a) are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl; R₁ is hydrogen; U₃ is —(CH₂)_(p)— in which p is zero; V₃ is —NHC(O)CHR_(4b)NHC(O)R₁₂ wherein R_(4b) is as defined for R_(4a); R₁₂ is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxy; or R₁₂ is —NR_(4c)R_(5b) in which R_(4c) and R_(5b) are as defined for R_(4a) and R_(5a); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 16. A compound according to claim 1 which is selected from: 5-Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide; [3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-carbamic acid t-butyl ester; 5-(4-Aminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-carbamic acid t-butyl ester; 3-Phenyl-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-propionamide; 5-(3-Iodo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide; 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-butyramide; 1-Propyl-3-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-urea; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 5-(2-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Amino-2-bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide; N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamide; N-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-methanesulfonamide; 5-(4-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; Amino-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid; 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide; 2-Amino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{propylcarbamoyl-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methyl}-acetamide; b 2-Methanesulfonylamino-N-propyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetamide; 2-Acetylamino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide; 2-Acetylamino-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-malonic acid diethyl ester; 2-Amino-N-propyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionamide; 2-Acetylamino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-propionic acid ethyl ester; Phenyl-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-acetic acid; 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenethyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[2-(4-Methyl-thiazol-5-yl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[2-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[2-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[2-(4-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-ethyl]-phenyl}-acetamide; N-{4-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-ethyl]-phenyl}-butyramide; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid; 5-[2-(3-Amino-phenyl)-ethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Aminomethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(1-Ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[2-Methyl-1-(3-methyl-butyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Methoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Isobutoxy-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; {(1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-propyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-ethyl-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[Butylcarbamoyl-(3-phenoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[(2-Bromo-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; (Butylcarbamoyl-naphthalen-2-yl-methyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[Butylcarbamoyl-(4-chloro-phenyl)-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {[(3-Benzyloxy-phenyl)-butylcarbamoyl-methyl]-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; {((E)-1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-allyl)-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-amino}-acetic acid; N-(1-Butylcarbamoyl-3-phenyl-propyl)-N-(4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiazodiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-chloro-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-butyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid biphenyl-2-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-difluoromethoxy-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-(carboxy-difluoro-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenylmethanesulfonyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylsulfanyl]-acetic acid ethyl ester; 5-[4-(3-Methyl-butylsulfanylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-ethyl-butyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclobutylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclopentylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-pentyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,4,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclohexylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 1,2-dimethyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid cyclopentyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-butyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methylsulfanyl-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-carboxymethylsulfanyl-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-nitro-furan-2-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid pyridin-2-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-hydroxymethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-methanesulfonyl-benzyl ester; (4-{4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-butyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid; (4-{3-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-propyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl ester; (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide; 5-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid; 5-(4-Benzoyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-Naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[4-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-[3-(2-Fluoro-phenoxy)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-ethoxy}-benzoic acid; 1-(3-Methyl-butyl)-6-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-1H-quinolin-2-one; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl-phenethyl-amide; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (2-thiophen-2-yl-ethyl)-amide; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid phenethyl-amide; [4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carbonyl]-amino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl-amide; 2-Amino-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxy-benzyl ester; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenoxy-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 5-(4-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 5-(4-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-Nitro-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 5-(4-Chloro-3-methoxy-5-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2-Nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-phenyl-propyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Butoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 4-[5-Amino-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-butyric acid; 5-(2-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Methyl-3-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(5-Methyl-2-nitro-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2-Amino-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-isoindole-1,3-dione; 2-[3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-isoindole-1,3-dione; 5,5′-[1,4-Phenylenebis(methylene)bis[1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one], 1,1-dioxide; N-[2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-oxalamic acid; 5-(3-Hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 5-[5-(4-Nitro-phenyl)-furan-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxymethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Amino-4-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2-Amino-3-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Amino-2-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2-Amino-5-methyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-acetamide; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2-carbonitrile; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 5-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3-Amino-5-hydroxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(3,5-Dimethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester; (S)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester; 2-Amino-5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 5-(2-Benzyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2,4-Bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(2,4,6-trifluoro-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2-Bromo-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5,5′-[[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,2′-diyl]bis(methylene)bis[1,2,5-Thiadiazolidine-3-one], 1,1-dioxide; 5-(4-Ethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2-Acetylamino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid; 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester; 1,1-Dioxo-5-[4-(phenethylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(4-Diethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid benzyl ester; N-Benzyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide; 5-(5-Dimethylaminomethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; N-[2-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl]-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide; N-(3-Methyl-butyl)-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide; (S)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid; (R)-3-Phenyl-2-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-propionic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid benzyl ester; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester; 2-Amino-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid methyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxymethoxy-benzyl ester; 5-(5-Aminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-ethyl}-benzoic acid; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid isobutyl ester; [4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid benzyl ester; N-Isobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide; 5-(5-Diethylaminomethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(2-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-benzoic acid; 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester; 3-Nitro-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid isobutyl ester; 5-(4-Ethoxy-benzyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 1,1-Dioxo-5-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-carboxymethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid phenethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenylamino-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2,2,4-trimethyl-pentyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-5-benzoyloxy-2-oxo-hexahydro-cyclopenta[b]furan-4-ylmethyl ester; 6-{[5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid; 5-{5-[(3-Methyl-butylamino)-methyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl}-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-methyl-4-nitro-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-chloro-4-methyl-benzyl ester; 5-[5-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-ethoxycarbonyl-pentyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-m-tolyl-ethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethyl ester; (R)-3-Phenyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzylamino]-propionic acid ethyl ester; 5-[4-(Benzylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methyl-benzyl ester; 4-Methyl-6-{[5-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-amino}-hexanoic acid; 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid [4-(methoxycarbonyl)-phenyl]methyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-phenoxy-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester; 4-[(1,1,4-trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]-benzoic acid 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl ester; 5-[5-(3-Methyl-butyryl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-[[[4-[(1,1,4-Trioxido-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl]benzoyl]-oxy]methyl]benzoic acid; 5-[4-(Isobutylamino-methyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-{4-[(2,2-Dimethyl-propylamino)-methyl]-benzyl}-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-1-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-nitro-benzyl ester; (4-{2-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoylamino]-ethyl}-phenyl)-acetic acid; 5-[5-(4-Methyl-pentanoyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-nitro-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-(carboxymethyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester; 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid biphenyl-4-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-acetylamino-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-benzyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 2-methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester; Glycine, N-(aminosulfonyl)-N-[[4-[[(2-phenylethyl)thio]methyl]phenyl]methyl]-, methyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-carboxymethyl-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-methyl-3-nitro-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzyl ester; 4-[5-(2,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl]-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-methyl-2-nitro-benzyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid o-tolyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 3-(carboxymethyl-methyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid phenyl ester 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-isobutylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-2-ylmethyl ester; N,N-Diisobutyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzamide; {4-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-acetic acid; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid naphthalen-2-yl ester; 5-[4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoyloxymethyl]-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-carbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester; 5-[4-(4-Benzyl-piperazine-1-carbonyl)-benzyl]-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-(3-phenyl-propionyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester; 4-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-ylmethyl)-benzoic acid 5-benzylcarbamoyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl ester; 1,1-Dioxo-5-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 5-(2,4-Diamino-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid methyl ester; 3-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid; 5-(4-Aminomethyl-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid methyl ester; [2-(1,1,4-Trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-acetic acid; 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-3-one potassium salt; N-Benzyl-2-[3-methyl-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenoxy]-acetamide; 3-[3-Hydroxy-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-benzyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[1,4]diazepine-2,5-dione; 5-(4-Iodo-phenyl)-1,1-dioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one; (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid benzyl ester; (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionic acid; (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide; (S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-N-{(S)-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-propionamide; [4-(2-{(S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionylamino}-ethyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid; 2-[4-(2-Benzoylamino-2-{1-carbamoyl-2-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethylcarbamoyl}-ethyl)-phenoxy]-malonic acid; (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide; (S)-2-(Biphenyl-4-sulfonylamino)-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide; (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-pentyl-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide; (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide; (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-N-(3,3-diphenyl-propyl)-3-[4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-propionamide; (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-[(S)-2-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-1-(4-phenyl-butylcarbamoyl)-ethyl]-3-phenyl-propionamide; (S)-2-Benzenesulfonylamino-3-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-(4-phenyl-butyl)-propionamide; (S)-2-((S)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenyl-propionylamino)-3-[3-bromo-4-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-N-pentyl-propionamide; and (S)-2-Acetylamino-N-{(S)-1-pentylcarbamoyl-2-[3-(1,1,4-trioxo-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-phenyl]-ethyl}-3-phenyl-propionamide; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a prodrug derivative thereof.
 17. A method for the inhibition of PTP-1B activity in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 18. A method for the treatment of conditions associated with PTP-1B activity in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 19. The method according to claim 18, which method comprises administering said compound in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of insulin, insulin derivative or mimetic, insulin secretagogue, insulinotropic sulfonylurea receptor ligand, insulin sensitizer, alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, GLP-1, GLP-1 analog or mimetic, DPP-IV inhibitor, hypolipidemic agent, cholestyramine, fibrate, nicotinic acid, anti-hypertensive agent, anti-obesity agent, or aspirin.
 20. A method for modulating glucose levels in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 21. A method for the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 22. A method for the treatment and/or prevention of metabolic disorders mediated by insulin resistance in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 23. A method for the treatment and/or prevention of atherosclerosis in mammals which method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim 1 in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.
 24. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim 1 in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
 25. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim 1 in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of insulin, insulin derivative or mimetic, insulin secretagogue, insulinotropic sulfonylurea receptor ligand, insulin sensitizer, biguanide, alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, GLP-1, GLP-1 analog or mimetic, DPP-IV inhibitor, hypolipidemic agent, cholestyramine, fibrate, nicotinic acid, anti-hypertensive agent, anti-obesity agent, or aspirin. 